The Awakening of Ren Crown
by Anne Zoelle
Love...Determination...Magic...Devastated by the loss of her twin--and consumed by the realization that magic actually exists--gifted art student Ren Crown embarks on a dangerous course and illegally enrolls in a fantastical university determined to bring her brother back to life. She enters a world of magic beyond imagination and finds herself an unwitting pawn in a treacherous political game. Trusting the wrong person could cost Ren her freedom, magic, and life. But surrounded by compelling people--including a cold, talented roommate, a genius magical engineer, and the most powerful combat mage of their age--her hardest choice may be trusting her own heart.The Awakening of Ren Crown is a 100,000+ word young adult/crossover fantasy that may appeal to fans of JK Rowling, Cassandra Clare, and Kristin Cashore.