A Light in the Sky: 1 (Clashing Skies)

Red Queen meets The Scorpio Races in a high-flying new fantasy series filled with passion betrayal and adventure from debut author Shina Reynolds.Seventeen-year-old Aluma Banks has always dreamed of soaring freely through the skies astride a powerful winged steed of her own. But flying is a privilege granted only to the Riders of the kings Empyrean Cavalry the aerial warriors who defend the borders of their land from the fallen kingdom of Laithlann.Each year Rider hopefuls across Eirelannia compete in the Autumn Tournament for the honor of joining the Cavalry. Aluma trained to ride and fight by her retired Empyrean Rider father knows she has what it takes to prove herself worthy-if only her father hadnt forbidden her from joining their ranks in the hope of protecting his only daughter from the perils of war. To make matters worse Thayer Alumas best friend who could be becoming something more is competing-and if he wins hell leave her behind. When Alumas father is tragically injured just before the Tournament she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into this years competition. But as Aluma begins to pursue her dreams she learns devastating secrets about the king and his never-ending war with Laithlann. In her quest for the truth Aluma discovers a power deep within herself that may be the only way to save Eirelannia and the people she loves from the darkness that threatens to consume them all.