Sixteen-year-old witch Selestra Somniatis, bound to steal souls for an immortal king, discovers her fate is tied to Nox Laederic, a reckless doomed boy who is trying to bring down her kingdom. For sixteen years, Selestra has been trapped in her tower on the Floating Mountain, preparing to take her mother's place as the King's Witch, who foretells deaths in the Festival of Predictions. Outrunning your fate earns a wish and the chance to steal the...

"A group of deadly young crooks who excel at using magic and trickery embark on a quest to save their city"-- On the streets of Creije four crooks know just how much magic they need up their sleeve to survive. Tavia, a busker ready to pack up her dark-magic wares, will do anything to put her crimes behind her. Wesley grew up on the streets and seeks to have the entire realm kneel before him. Karam spends her days watching over the city's worst criminals...