Greta Kelly – författare

A princess with a powerful and dangerous secret must finda way to save her country from ruthless invaders in this exciting debutfantasy, the first novel in a thrilling duology packed with heroism, treachery,magic, and war.“Propulsive and intricate, Greta Kelly has constructed aworld of twisting politics and thrilling magic following a heroine who is bothclever and uncompromising, but ultimately, has heart. A stellar read that Ithoroughly enjoyed.” —Emily Duncan, New York Times bestselling author ofWicked SaintsAskia became heir to the Frozen Crown of Seravesh because ofher devotion to her people. But her realm is facing a threat she cannot defeatby sheer will alone. The mad emperor of the Roven Empire has unleashed a hordeof invading soldiers to enslave her lands. For months, her warriors have wageda valiant, stealth battle, yet they cannot stop the enemy’s advancement.Running out of time, she sets sail for sun-drenched Vishir, the neighboringland to the south, to seek help from its ruler, Emperor Armaan.A young woman raised in army camps, Askia is ill-equipped tonavigate Vishir’s labyrinthine political games. Her every move sinks her deeperinto court intrigues which bewilder and repel her, leaving her vulnerable not onlyto enemies gathering at Vishir’s gates, but to those behind the palace walls. And in this glittering court, where secrets are worth morethan gold, Askia fears that one false step will expose her true nature. ForAskia is a witch gifted with magical abilities—knowledge that could destroy notonly her life but her people. As her adversaries draw closer, Askia is forcedto make an impossible choice—and no matter what she decides, it may not beenough to prevent Seravesh’s fall.

After the gasp-inducing cliffhanger ending of The Frozen Crown, the exciting conclusion to the epic story of Askia—a warrior, witch, and queen-to-be—as she confronts the monster that stole her throne…and is holding her prisoner to steal her magic.“Complex worldbuilding and fascinating characters propel the intricate plot to a deeply satisfying climax. Sword-and-sorcery fans won’t be able to put down this gripping tale of female solidarity and triumph.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)The Empire of Vishir has lost its ruler, and the fight to save Seravesh from the Roven Empire is looking bleak. Moreover, Askia has been captured by power-hungry Emperor Radovan, who plans on making her his wife simply so he can take her magic as his own, killing her in the process. Aware of his ex-wives’ fates, Askia must find a means of avoiding this doom, not only for the sake of Seravesh, but now for Vishir as well. She must put both nations first and remember Ozura’s advice: you must play the game in order to survive. Askia was born a soldier, but now it’s time to become a spy.But it’s hard to play a game where the only person who knows the rules wants to kill her.And time is a factor. The jewel Radovan has put around her neck will pull her power from her in thirty days. Worse, Vishir might not even have that long, as the two heirs to the throne are on the verge of civil war. Without any hope for help from the south, without any access to her magic, alone in a hostile land, Askia is no closer to freeing her people than she was when she fled to Vishir. In the clutches of a madman, the only thing she’s close to is death.Yet she’d trade her life for a chance to save Seravesh. The problem: she may not have that choice.