by Shannon Hale
First published 2007
Dashti, a young kitchen maid, is locked in a tower with her mistress, Lady Saren. Dashti must keep them alive through years of isolation, scarcity, and threats. When they finally escape, Dashti risks everything to lead Saren to the lands of her true love, where they must hide their identities to survive as servants. Through cunning and courage, Dashti fights to protect Saren and secure their freedom.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
306 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury Children’s Books