Welcome to the Eventerien Academy of the Storyarts - where every student is a character in the making... and the stories are anything but ordinary.

Twelve-year-old Drina Mayrin was ninety-seven percent completely ordinary-until the day a wax-sealed letter invited her to attend the most extraordinary school in the realm of Imagination. Now she's whisked away by pumpkin carriage to a place where castles float, bridges lead to entirely different genres, and classmates might be elves, mermaids, princesses... or pirates.

Eventerien isn't just a school-it's a competition. Here, students train to catch the attention of an Author and be written into a real story. Heroes, villains, background characters-everyone has their role. But Drina isn't sure where she belongs... or how she got here at all.

When a secret note draws her into a hidden rebellion-the Royal Rebellion-Drina discovers whispers of dangerous truths, forbidden markets, and rules that might be meant to be broken. With new friends, fierce rivals, and a few talking paintings along the way, Drina must decide:

Will she fight for her freedom to choose her own story... or play her part before the final page is turned?

Perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Land of Stories, and Nevermoor, this enchanting middle-grade fantasy blends magical school adventure, humor with heart, and a dash of rebellion in a world readers will want to explore again and again.

Step through the gate. Find your tower. And whatever you do... tell no one.