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Lily Carter dreams of attending Princeton University like her grandfather. After visiting the campus, she discovers she has been chosen for the secret Legacy Test—passing grants automatic acceptance. The test requires her to locate the Ivy Key, a mysterious object said to open a gate between the ordinary Princeton and a hidden magical counterpart. Joined by Tye, a young guide with orange and black hair, Lily encounters a talking gargoyle who explains that the key bridges the two worlds. As she ventures into the enchanted Princeton, Lily uncovers old betrayals and new dangers, thrusting her into a power struggle that puts her family in jeopardy. With knights, were‑tigers, dragons, and other fantastical creatures, Lily must wield her ingenuity, courage, and a touch of magic to unite the realms and unlock the secrets of her past and future.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Sarah Beth Durst
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