First published 2023
Theodosia spent ten years as a captive in her own kingdom. The Kaiser forced her to wear ash crowns and called her his Ash Princess. He made her watch as he destroyed her people and their homeland of Astrea. Now Theodosia has escaped with a band of rebels who fight beside her. She must free the Astreans from slavery and defeat a new enemy. The Kaiserin has replaced the old Kaiser and wields strange magic that grows stronger each day. She burns everything that stands in her path. The Kaiserin holds Prinz Søren as her prisoner. Theodosia once loved Søren and still cares for his fate. She also must confront the Kaiserin, who was once like a sister to her. Theodosia carries royal blood and fire magic of her own. Her mother taught her that queens do not bow to anyone. She must master her powers and lead her people to victory.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Astrea, Kaiser
Period: captivity
448 pages · Paperback · Montena
Content warnings: violence