For fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Furyborn comes a thrilling new fantasy about a kingdom ravaged by war, and the princess who might be the key to saving not only those closest to her, but the kingdom itself, if she reveals the very secret that could destroy her.

The kingdom of Hálendi is in troubleIt''s losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans.

As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn''s--her brother''s--magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needsJenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.

Only, on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home, the royal caravan is ambushed, and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong--the new threat is worse than anyone imaginedNow Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it''s too late--for her and for her entire kingdom.

A Whitney Award Nominee

"A gorgeous fantasy that captivates from beginning to end."--KATHRYN PURDIE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier''s Moon

"YA fantasy at its most fun."--DANA SWIFT, author of Cast in Firelight


Format Häftad Omfång 432 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Random House USA Inc Utgivningsdatum 2021-06-22 ISBN 9780593118566