First published 2022
In the aftermath of a brutal civil war, the kingdom of Shoringsfield teeters on the edge of collapse. Pippa, a lowborn dragon rider, finds herself caught in a web of political intrigue as she's recruited by a revolutionary faction seeking to overthrow the corrupt monarchy. Meanwhile, Elias, the rightful heir to the throne, must choose between his duty to the crown and his desire for justice. As the two young leaders grapple with their conflicting loyalties, the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. In this high-stakes fantasy, Pippa and Elias must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances, ancient magic, and the weight of their own destinies.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Shoringsfield
Period: Aftermath of Civil War
486 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers