First published 2018
Dani finds herself trapped in a forced marriage to a cruel King, her freedom stripped away by political machinations beyond her control. As the unwilling Queen, she discovers that her new position grants her unexpected power over the kingdom's most dangerous commodity: Glitter. This mysterious substance has been poisoning her world, and Dani realizes she holds the key to stopping its deadly trade forever. But using her royal authority means risking everything, including her chance at escape with Saber, the boy who holds her heart. Dani must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics while secretly planning her liberation. Every decision brings her closer to either saving her people from Glitter's destructive influence or losing the love that keeps her fighting. Her crown becomes both weapon and prison as she struggles to balance duty against desire, knowing that one wrong move could cost her both her mission and her future with Saber.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: Kingdom
Period: Contemporary
Unknown Binding · Random House
Content warnings: abuse