Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan

The first book in a searing new romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS and THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE.

If he has the ability to wield magical powers, everyone will rejoice especially the girl who loves him.
But what happens when they realizeshehas the gift?

In a world where dragons stalk the skies and magical abilities are an elite privilege, the ruling family of Ailms Keep is on a knife edge: can Ionin, the heir apparent, channel magic, or will the family be cast out and replaced?

So when adha, a servant girl who loves Ionin, discovers that she can draw power, she finds herself in grave danger. Its extremely rare for a girl to have this talent, and certainly never outside the great families. At Ionin s moment of truth, adha makes a desperate gamble a trick to save him, Ailms Keep, and herself. But how long can this ruse last?

Sent to the very heart of the Masters control, adha and Ionin enter a whirlwind of patriarchy, class, jealousy and heartache, as Ionin must make a suitable match and adha finds herself undeniably attracted to the enigmatic Gry. Here they also learn the true, terrible cost of channelling magic a price the Masters willingly pay.

How far would you go to empower the one you love?