by Rae Carson
First published 2012
Elisa turns sixteen and becomes the chosen one, though she remains the younger of two princesses who has never accomplished anything meaningful. She marries a handsome king in secret, but his country faces turmoil and he needs her to become the prophesied savior rather than a useless royal. Dark enemies want to capture her while an idealistic revolutionary believes she alone can rescue his people. Elisa must discover whether the prophecy will come true and find the power hidden within herself. Her life and heart both hang in the balance as those around her depend on her transformation. She faces the same fate as most chosen ones who die young, but she might become everything her people need if she can unlock her abilities in time.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Africa
382 pages · Paperback · Timun Mas