In the Empire of the Celestial Dragons it is the beginning of the New Year. Eon has trained for this moment for four years worked relentlessly for this chance to be one of 12 boys to compete for the honor and power of becoming an apprentice to the ascendant Rat Dragon. However, Eon is hiding a deadly secret: she is 16 and female. If she and her trainer are found out, they will be killed. Dragged into politics and intrigue with life and death consequences this Australian book is a true page-turner.