Monash and his siblings have been wards of the Xylana High Council separated from their Rebel family and concealed within the system. After Graduation Day, Monash and his brothers are thrust onto the stage controlled by powerful enemies. But after countless failure, Monash and his brothers must flee to New Land to sidestep the lethal plotting. But will this be enough to keep them from harm?Monash must leverage his estranged parents' influence without drawing attention, rally his distracted brothers and attempt to establish some authority amongst the Merchant Dukes, amidst high-stakes consequences.
Are these tasks simply further opportunities for failure, or is Monash finally set to gain some traction for his siblings? Return to the gritty, magical world of the Xylana Commonwealth as Monash Adata strives to steer his cadet Merchant Duke family away from the precipice of ruin and forge a new path for himself and his kin. New Land is lavish, a sumptuous lagoon city whose canals are said to be lined with gold; a beacon for those with ambition and dreams.
Yet beneath the decorated columns and mosaic arches that shimmer above the azure waters beats a venomous heart that feeds on broken dreams and disillusionment. Are the unsophisticated siblings able to rise to these new challenges, or are they destined to be ground beneath the heels of their Merchant Peers? While the City of Bells privileged only lineage and loyalty, New Land respects only enterprise and wealth.
Monash is painfully aware of his lack of both, but is determined to restore his family position at any cost. Where would Monash even draw the line between second chances and repeated mistakes?
Monash and his siblings have been wards of the Xylana High Council separated from their Rebel family and concealed within the system. After Graduation Day, Monash and his brothers are thrust onto the stage controlled by powerful enemies. But after countless failure, Monash and his brothers must flee to New Land to sidestep the lethal plotting. But will this be enough to keep them from harm?Monash must leverage his estranged parents' influence without drawing attention, rally his distracted brothers and attempt to establish some authority amongst the Merchant Dukes, amidst high-stakes consequences.
Are these tasks simply further opportunities for failure, or is Monash finally set to gain some traction for his siblings? Return to the gritty, magical world of the Xylana Commonwealth as Monash Adata strives to steer his cadet Merchant Duke family away from the precipice of ruin and forge a new path for himself and his kin. New Land is lavish, a sumptuous lagoon city whose canals are said to be lined with gold; a beacon for those with ambition and dreams.
Yet beneath the decorated columns and mosaic arches that shimmer above the azure waters beats a venomous heart that feeds on broken dreams and disillusionment. Are the unsophisticated siblings able to rise to these new challenges, or are they destined to be ground beneath the heels of their Merchant Peers? While the City of Bells privileged only lineage and loyalty, New Land respects only enterprise and wealth.
Monash is painfully aware of his lack of both, but is determined to restore his family position at any cost. Where would Monash even draw the line between second chances and repeated mistakes?
