She was never meant to survive.
She was never meant to rule.
But destiny had other plans.
Gwenyth has spent her life hiding in the shadows. But when betrayal leaves her in the hands of a tyrant king who will stop at nothing to secure his throne, she uncovers a truth that could shatter Elffay forever.
As political conspiracies unravel and long-lost heirs return, Gwenyth is forced to confront not only ruthless rulers and deadly magic, but also her own identity. Torn between loyalty and justice, survival and sacrifice, she becomes the unlikely force standing between tyranny and a new era.
With rebellion simmering, love complicating every choice, and a coronation that could decide the fate of the realm, Gwenyth must riseor watch everything she loves burn.