Häftad, Engelska, 2021
211 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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.
