First published 2020
Theodosia spent ten years as a captive in her own kingdom. The Kaiser forced her to wear the title Ash Princess while he ruled over her conquered people of Astrea. His court tormented her daily, but she survived by remembering her mother's lessons about royal duty. Now Theodosia has broken free with a band of unlikely rebels at her side. She must liberate her enslaved subjects and face the new Kaiserin, who wields mysterious and growing magical powers. The Kaiserin has taken Prinz Søren hostage, raising the stakes for Theodosia's mission. The two young women were once close as sisters, but now they stand as enemies. Theodosia carries royal blood and the rightful claim to Astrea's crown. She must discover her own magical abilities and lead her people against an opponent whose strange powers threaten to destroy everything in her path.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, epic-fantasy, young-adult-fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Astrea, Kaiser's Court
Period: Captivity, Rebellion
512 pages · Kindle Edition · Delacorte Books For Young Readers
Content warnings: violence