First published 2015
As Kelsea Glynn ascends the throne, she faces a brutal test: the Red Queen's dark army is marching on the Tearling. By halting the kingdom's slave trade, Kelsea has provoked this fearsome ruler, whose power stems from sinister sorcery. Now, the Tearling's very survival hangs in the balance as Kelsea fights to protect her people and her newfound authority. In this high-stakes fantasy, a young monarch must rise to the occasion or risk everything.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, dark-magic, political-intrigue
Setting: Tearling
515 pages · Hardcover · Harper
Content warnings: violence