Summary: Amarantha is a necromancer on a mission. She wants to become a famous battlemage just like her mother, and she knows just how to do it. She's already been accepted to the College of Magic, summoned her first wraith, and bagged herself a Bonded knight. Now all that's left is the hard part. Surviving a war.

Summary: Born the son of a deserter, Sam is one of the Fettered - the lowest social caste in the Empire of Korveil. His is forbidden from marrying his beloved until he proves himself against the monsters who poison their crops with magical curseweed. But when Sam captures one of these creatures, a jack named Wick, he forms a friendship more dear than any he's had before. Soon, Sam sees how monstrous his own people can be - and is torn between his affection for Wick and loyalty to his people.

Summary: Nate, a fishmonger in a small coastal town, has feelings for Sebastian, a merchant's son about to set sail with his father in search of a spring with miraculous powers.

After being abducted into a pirate crew one morning, Nate fails to see just how the situation could get any worse, until he realises exactly which ship they are hunting...