by K. A. Linde
First published 2018
Cyrene Strohm holds a coveted position as Queen's Affiliate in the court of Byern. She enjoys power and status that few can match. Yet beneath her official duties, she harbors secrets that could destroy her. The King has given her his heart, and she possesses magic in a realm where such abilities vanished long ago. These revelations drive her to seek answers about her newfound powers. She decides to travel to Eleysia, an island nation that bars all Affiliates from entry. The voyage proves treacherous, but reaching her destination brings even greater dangers. In Eleysia, Cyrene uncovers truths that shatter everything she believed about her court, her country, and her own identity. The lies that shaped her world begin to crumble, revealing a reality far more complex than she imagined.
Genres: fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Byern, Eleysia
Period: medieval, fantasy-world
488 pages · Paperback · K.A. Linde, Inc.