First published 2006
In the once-glorious city of Elantris, a mysterious plague has robbed its godlike inhabitants of their powers, transforming them into wretched outcasts. When Princess Sarene arrives in the neighboring kingdom, she discovers her intended husband has died - and she's now a widow facing the imperial ambitions of a ruthless religious zealot. But Sarene's husband, Prince Raoden, is very much alive, imprisoned within the dark halls of Elantris. As Raoden fights to create a society for the cursed, his struggle will bring hope to a kingdom on the brink of ruin.
Genres: fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Arelon, Elantris, Fjordell, Kae, Teod
592 pages · Paperback