Friendship / Loyalty

As soon as Lily arrives at St. Sophia's, she recognizes that she is different from the rest of the girls. She doesn't come from money, isn't snotty or arrogant, and hasn't been handed the world on a silver platter. So when she meets Scout Green, a fellow misfit, the two strike up a strong and fulfilling friendship. Perhaps because both girls are so isolated at the school, their friendship becomes inseparable as the girls lean on each other for support during difficult times. Even though Lily claims to trust her new best friend, she knows Scout is keeping secrets from her and begins following Scout when she sneaks out at night. As a result, Lily unwittingly becomes embroiled in the battle between good and evil, Adepts and Reapers. When Lily accidentally becomes exposed to firespell, revealing her own magical powers, Scout is the perfect best friend to...