Daughter of Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan (Paperback)

After making a life-changing decision, a young witch begins a new chapter far removed from the world she once knew. Leaving behind her friends and the familiar halls of Baxter High, she commits fully to the path of magic and enrols at the mysterious Academy of Unseen Arts.

Life at the academy is unlike anything she has experienced before. Surrounded by witches and warlocks who have spent their entire lives studying the dark arts, she must quickly learn the rules, traditions, and expectations of this hidden world. While she has always been confident in her abilities, this new environment challenges her in ways she never anticipated.

As her magical power continues to grow, so does the pressure that comes with it. Every lesson and every spell reminds her that embracing her heritage carries a cost. The choices she has made still weigh heavily, especially when she thinks about the friends she left behind.

Navigating the academy also means dealing with unfamiliar relationships. Some classmates appear welcoming, while others keep their true intentions hidden. Trust becomes difficult when alliances are uncertain and motives remain unclear.

At the same time, the pull between her past and present refuses to fade. Balancing loyalty, power, and identity proves far more complicated than she imagined, leaving her to question what she has truly gained—and what she may have lost—by choosing this path.