The Dividing by Devin Downing

Hunger Games meets Brandon Sanderson in this dystopian fantasy of epic proportions. Inspired by biblical theology, The Dividing will pull you into a world of magic, monsters, and mystery!

At the age of 18, everyone in Cavernum is subject to a single competition: The Dividing. Only a select few are chosen for the Guard, given the rare privilege of mastering magic.

To secure her crown, Princess Roselyn needs the power and prestige associated with the Guard. Matt, a mere refugee, needs magic if he has any hope of saving his mother. But danger lurks beyond the city walls, and Cavernum won’t be safe for long.