Jiva is a gripping fantasy novel about power, survival, and breaking the chains of an unjust system. Deryn was never meant to wield power. In a world where noble bloodlines dominate through predatory contracts with jiva—spiritual beings who grant their jivar immense strength—he is an anomaly. With no last name and no noble lineage, he enters the prestigious Jivar Academy, where failure means obscurity and success could make him a target. Surrounded by heirs who have trained their entire lives, Deryn must prove himself against enemies who see him as beneath them. But the academy is more than just trials and combat—it’s a battlefield of politics, deception, and hidden agendas. The nobles will do anything to keep their hold on power, and Deryn’s very existence threatens the balance they’ve long controlled. With every test, every fight, and every step closer to mastery, Deryn moves toward something greater than survival. If he can withstand the trials ahead, he won’t just carve out a place for himself—he’ll change the world.

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