Synopsis: "Ariel thought going to The Academy would rid her of the shadow of five older sisters, but school isn't all Ri dreamed it would be. Between a grouchy mage of a roommate and sisters who won't mind their own business, Ri finds solace in a chance encounter with the human prince. He too lives in a shadow, and they become quick friends. But when he starts asking probing questions about Ri's kingdom, she must find out what the prince is really after." (publisher)