First published 2014
Princess Lia stands at the altar on her wedding morning, facing marriage to a prince she has never seen. Her parents claim she possesses the sacred gift of sight, but Lia knows this is a lie. They need this political alliance with a neighboring kingdom, and her supposed abilities make her valuable. Instead of saying her vows, Lia runs. She escapes to a remote village where nobody knows her royal blood or her family's deception. Lia begins building a simple new life, working and living as a commoner. Two attractive young men arrive in the village, and both show interest in her. She feels drawn to them, unaware that one is the prince she abandoned at the altar and the other is an assassin hired to end her life. As Lia navigates her feelings for both men, dangerous truths about her kingdom and her own abilities begin to surface. She must discover who she can trust before the secrets she uncovers destroy everything she has fought to build.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
496 pages · ebook · Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)