First published 1992
Mara of the Acoma clan is thrust into power after a brutal attack kills her family. Now the young noblewoman must navigate the treacherous political waters of the Tsurani Empire, forging alliances and outwitting rivals to secure her rightful place on the throne. But as war looms, Mara faces her greatest challenge: uniting a fractured nation and proving her worth as a leader, even in the face of those who seek to destroy her.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
864 pages · Paperback · Harper Voyager
Content warnings: violence