I can't earn a coveted Altarian espionage position alone; I need my crew. My friends and I have become the spy candidate team Five & Chance. Our diverse talents came together to impress the Spymaster once, but we've since been promoted to the intermediate level within RSI. We now strive to stand out amongst older, more experienced teams while juggling specialized classes and apprenticeships out in the city. So far, my crew's differences have been our strengths, but now they threaten to pull us apart. Stress and pressure to perform threatens the fine balance between us to a breaking point. I discover what could be our big break to make it to the top of the intermediate teams. The Morashi are hosting an illegal auction and little wonders are what's for sale. I will do anything to stop it, even reach out directly to Sivana Walker, Hero of Altare, for help. The Gilded Wolves meets Six of Crows in this YA fantasy series in which a former thief uses her skills to become a spy. If you like clever heroines, strong friendships, and found family, then you'll love Royal Spy Institute.