Sira always dreamed of becoming an airship pilot. She’s gone against her family’s wishes and suppressed her magical gift to train at the Academy. Top of her class, she’s almost guaranteed to pass, until her final flight exam is interrupted and her life gets thrown off course. Stranded with James, the frustrating mage assigned to her exam, Sira is determined to get back to the open skies where she belongs…
Sira’s final year at the Academy was supposed to be log her flight hours, keep her head down, and graduate with her friends. But outside the capital, unrest is brewing. The Fae have come out of hiding, villages are burning, and fear is turning people against anyone with unregistered magic. When tragedy strikes the King’s Faire, Sira realizes nowhere is safe, not even Belcester…
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Hands down, it's been my favorite read so far this year.
“Kelly Scriven has done something wonderful here [in Taking Flight]. Something magical, rather. With the blending of steampunk fantasy, some actual magic, a little love, and plenty of excitement, she’s written what I can only hope is the beginning of a very long series. It’s a delightful journey from start to finish. Pick it up, and move it to the top of your tbr pile- you’ll be glad you did.”

Sira's final year at the Academy was supposed to be simple: log her flight hours and keep her head down. But outside the capital, unrest is brewing. The Fae have come out of hiding, villages are burning, and fear is turning people against anyone with unregistered magic.
When tragedy strikes, Sira realizes nowhere is safe. To protect those she loves, and to guard her own secrets, she joins a group set on exposing the truth about the so-called Fae threat. The deeper she digs, the darker the shadows become—and the more distance grows between her and the people she trusts most.
As sweeping new laws tighten their grip on the kingdom, Sira is forced to choose: her future, her friendships, or the truth.
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