Vicious Ideals

In the magical Valshdade, the Holzfall family has ruled for centuries, and sixteen-year-old Onora has been prepared from childhood to inherit power. But the murder of her mother and the sudden appearance of a mysterious cousin change everything overnight.
According to ancient law, only the trials of the virtues of Veritas can determine the true heir of the lineage. Five contenders enter the fray, including Onora and her newly revealed sister Lotti. Nora has a goal beyond winning the competitions: she needs to track down the killer, as they are still at large. For Lotti, every duel is a chance to prove her right to the Holzfall name.
Amidst intrigues and betrayals, dangerous spells and family secrets, the two rivals must make a choice: to remain apart and perish or to unite against a common enemy. But in a game where power, magic, and life itself are at stake, there can only be one winner.