Academy of Falling Kingdoms Series by Marisa Mills, Drake Mason

The mission: Infiltrate the academy of mages to steal a journal from the forbidden archives. The stakes: Everything. I grew up in the Scraps, scavenging abandoned mage tech for parts. That is, until my uncle sold me to a dangerously pretty nobleman -- and he has a different future in mind for me. After faking my way through the entrance exam to reach the floating kingdom of Reverie, my problems are only just beginning... moreThe mission: Infiltrate the academy of mages to steal a journal from the forbidden archives. The stakes: Everything. I grew up in the Scraps, scavenging abandoned mage tech for parts. That is, until my uncle sold me to a dangerously pretty nobleman -- and he has a different future in mind for me. After faking my way through the entrance exam to reach the floating kingdom of Reverie, my problems are only just beginning. Keeping my secret identity is difficult enough without a suspicious prince following me around; not to mention the jealous rich girl threatening me at every turn. But I know I’m in real trouble when my magic sword begins to talk. If I can survive wearing dresses, demon attacks, backstabbing nobles, and crippling homework, I may discover the source of magic… But if the truth gets out, it could destroy the world. The Source of Magic is a young adult fantasy adventure full of monsters, murder and romantic intrigue. Fans who enjoyed Rachel Carter’s Black Mage series and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy will love this sprawling magic academy! less

I fell to my death… and survived. It was supposed to be a simple job. Pose as a mage long enough to steal a book from the academy. But during the final exam, a possessed student shattered the floor, and the prince and I took a tumble towards certain death. Our miraculous survival is thanks only to Lucian, my demon companion – and it came at a price... moreI fell to my death… and survived. It was supposed to be a simple job. Pose as a mage long enough to steal a book from the academy. But during the final exam, a possessed student shattered the floor, and the prince and I took a tumble towards certain death. Our miraculous survival is thanks only to Lucian, my demon companion – and it came at a price. Now I must return to the academy to finish the job I never wanted, hoping Alexander doesn’t turn me in as a fraud, or worse, a demon sympathizer. I saved his life, and now mine is in his hands. As if keeping up with classes isn’t hard enough already, Reverie is on the brink of war with a rival kingdom, and I’m pretty sure one of my professors is trying to kill me. Can I keep my secret long enough to protect those I care about? Or will my quest for answers about my true identity shatter everything? less

A floating kingdom. An ancient secret. A desperate hope. With the help of her new friends in Reverie and the demon companion in her magic sword, Wynter Wilcox opened the chamber beneath the city and discovered the true secret to the kingdom’s power. But when King Gregory learns the truth about the rogue mage that has infiltrated the academy, he declares war on the rival kingdom of Aubade and sends Dorian off to the battlefield... moreA floating kingdom. An ancient secret. A desperate hope. With the help of her new friends in Reverie and the demon companion in her magic sword, Wynter Wilcox opened the chamber beneath the city and discovered the true secret to the kingdom’s power. But when King Gregory learns the truth about the rogue mage that has infiltrated the academy, he declares war on the rival kingdom of Aubade and sends Dorian off to the battlefield. There’s only one way to stop the destruction: sneak into Aubade and free the demons supporting the floating kingdom. Just when they’re about to succeed, a crippled mage reveals a secret about Wynter’s past that forces her to choose sides. For her friends to survive, the kingdom must fall. less