Every year, the Ara School of Magic searches for the next generation of witches to train. Graduates go on to serve in castles or set up reputable magic shops across the land. For years, Namu has been training in secret--not always with success. But this year, Namu feels ready. She's perfected a spell that's bound to impress the judges and land her a spot at Ara. And once her tenure begins, she vows to rise through the ranks to become the top student at the school. But there's more to the school than the fame behind the name--a secret that could unravel everything.