Thom Macirdan's years at the Acadium are anything but ordinary. What began with the discovery that dragons are real-and with Thom named guardian of a hatchling-rapidly spirals into a gauntlet of trials. How does a boy still finding his way care for a creature no one believes exists? How can he manage new and unpredictable spirit-healing abilities, fend off threats from an old enemy, and respond when crises demand his help? Even as dangers mount, Thom faces another challenge: adolescence. The elders of his childhood faith taught him that attraction to someone of the same gender was disordered. Yet Thom feels a bond stirring-a love that brings strength, but leaves him torn between his heart and beliefs that no longer fit. Join Thom as he navigates a path of dragons, healing, danger, and self-discovery, a journey where courage and love matter as much as any gift.