Will Rose from the slums, become a dragon rider and stop the chaos about to take everyone she loves? And what is with the tall dark rider who is tasked with training her? Is he a friend or an enemy, or maybe something more? She wants to find out but he withdraws at any personal questions and most of the time seems to dislike her even though his dragon adores her. As problems arise Rose realizes she is out of her depth and is going to need help. But at a school for nobles will she find any allies?