Publisher's Synopsis
She's been dreaming of this chance forever. But the real world is a lot trickier than this resourceful teen's quiet neck of the woods...
Cassandrea Gennady can't believe her luck. Locked away in the country for her entire childhood, the curious thirteen-year-old dreams of escaping her frigid home. So when an anonymous benefactor pays her way to a prestigious magic school, the eager young woman begs her mother until she at last wins permission. Thrown into the middle of a tense feud that's lasted generations, Cassandrea is overwhelmed by challenging classes, catty mean girls, and the difficulty of keeping her own big secret. But as she begins to master her powers, she draws the wrath of the cruel and sinister headmaster... Will her struggle to survive reveal a hope that could save her people? Call of Freedom is the vivid first book in The Academy of Purity and Blood YA coming-of-age fantasy series. If you like strong characters, fun friendships, and hints of mystery, then you'll love Clarry De'Vigri's relatable quest.