“A powerful cast of characters in an epic tale of dragons and magic.” —Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds Follow the threads of the Fates to the captivating conclusion of this timeless fantasy series about four unlikely heroes bound together to save their world—and magic itself. Wren, River, Blue, and Shenli have been struggling to face what the Fates have in store for them ever since learning they are the heroes foretold to save their world. Now Haven is on the brink of war, and the stakes are higher than ever. River's new mage powers are as out of control as her grief, endangering anyone who comes near her unless she can learn to master her abilities. Shenli must finally confront the impossible decision over the fate of the Lost Ones, as a battle wages between his head and his heart. Finally returning home, Blue, with Wren at his side, sets out to open the closed minds of the people of Gerbera to gain their assistance before it's too late. When destiny, duty, and danger clash, it’s hard to know if you’re on the right path, especially if it’s one you never chose in the first place. And as the four friends strive to live up to their prophesied roles, none of them know that there is someone out there who believes her sole purpose is to stop the heroes … whatever it takes. Megan Reyes is a children's author who loves writing stories about dragons, magic, and kids getting into all kinds of fantastical shenanigans. Heroes of Havensong is her first series. Megan lives in Northern California with her husband, four sons, two dogs, and an ever-growing collection of dragon and fox figurines. When she's not writing, she's probably drawing, painting, or getting lost in a new book. 1. In Which the Mainland’s Newest Commander Has a Secret Mission Arvin Greene slowed his horse, some twenty paces from a vast meadow. In the distance, dark hills marked the border between the Char District and the Mountain District. The moon hung high and bright, but even still, the secrets of the meadow lay hidden from view. The grass stirred slightly, rippling in the breeze. “All right, Commander Greene?” Arvin shivered as Kaviya pulled up her horse next to him. “Ugh, don’t call me that.” “It is your title.” “Don’t remind me,” he grunted. The promotion from junior commander had been a frustrating political ploy—­something he’d only accepted to make his mother happy. Everything he did was to make his mother happy. After he’d returned from Cudek’s terrible attack on the Dragon Growers, Arvin had taken the matter to the military council, claiming he had reports of war crimes. He’d been all ready to testify when, the morning of the trial, Chancellor Cuddles had promoted him to commander. Because commanders were barred from testifying in court due to their classified military status. Since then, Arvin had been thrust into a slew of new duties and boring military meetings with grown-­ups twice his age. And now Cudek had saddled him with a new secret mission—­one not even the five generals knew about. “Come on, let’s get this over with,” huffed Arvin, dismounting from his horse. Kaviya nodded swiftly, sliding out of the saddle and landing without a sound. Seriously, Kaviya’s sneaky spy skills were on point. Together, they walked toward the seemingly empty meadow. “What do you think they do all day out here?” Arvin whispered. “Whatever they want.” “It’s so peaceful. I wish I could hide away too.” Kaviya arched a brow at him. “Why?” Arvin shrugged, hating the stiffness of his new maroon military jacket. “Don’t you ever wish you could be free of it? All the expectations the adults put on us? My whole life is mapped out by grown-­ups. My mom and Cudek use me like a puppet.” “You and I have an important role to play,” said Kaviya, raising her chin. “It is an honor.” “An honor,” Arvin repeated. “Who taught you to talk like that, anyway? Like your whole life is about your duty to some kind of prewritten destiny?” Kaviya turned to face him, her bright blue eyes sharp. “My mother. She’s made me who I am.” “Oh? And who are you, exactly?” Arvin didn’t even know Kaviya’s last name. “I am one who’s been chosen for a great purpose. Ever since I was little, I’ve known of the prophecy written about me.” “A prophecy? Like the Havensong thingy?” Kaviya scoffed. “Not that prophecy.” “And you believe in all that stuff? I know Cudek’s obsessed with it, especially when it comes to Shenli—­” “Ugh. Shenli Zhao is highly overrated.” Arvin laughed. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d think you were jealous.” Kaviya’s eyes hardened. “Everyone believes the four Heroes will save the world. What they don’t know is that they will ultimately bring about the destruction of Haven.” “Wow. That’s quite the plot twist.” “Make all the jokes you want, Commander. But you’re in this too. You’ve put yourself right at the center of all of it.” Arvin looked at the girl walking next