I cannot not see the similarities to so many books: Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Fourth Wing (although this one is older than), Divergent, and even Dragonriders of Pern. I understand taking inspiration, but this is too close to be just that

even to the end with the cliffhanger death of the old wise man, really? Dumbledore anyone?

. I had such high hopes for it. I can see how some who have never read those books can find it interesting.