by Rae Carson
Part of Girl of Fire and Thorns
First published 2013
Queen Lucero-Elisa né Riqueza de Vega faces her darkest hour. Enemies have captured Hector, the man she loves, and taken him beyond the gate of darkness. Her own kingdom teeters on civil war while her soldiers hunt her with orders to kill on sight. Elisa becomes a fugitive in her own land. She gathers three loyal companions and sets out for enemy territory. Their destination lies in a realm of ice, snow, and deadly magic. The journey will test everything she has learned about leadership and sacrifice. Her Godstone power strengthens with each step forward, but the path ahead promises revelations that could reshape history itself. Elisa must become more than a queen fighting for her throne. The world needs a champion, even among those who despise her most. Her final journey will determine whether she can save both Hector and her kingdom, or lose everything in the attempt.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, young-adult-fantasy, romantic-suspense
Vibes: dark, emotional, epic, fast-paced, high-stakes, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family, quest
Setting: Kingdom, Enemy Territory, Realm of Ice and Snow
433 pages · Hardcover · Greenwillow Books
Content warnings: death, violence