First published 2016
Lintian has always lived in the shadow of her brother, destined to be king. But when a deadly plague strikes their kingdom, Lintian is the only one who can uncover its source and stop its spread. Forced to flee her home, she embarks on a perilous journey, facing treacherous foes and uncovering dark secrets buried in her family's past. As the plague tightens its grip, Lintian must make impossible choices, risking everything to save her people and confront the truth about her own identity.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, family-secrets, found-family
368 pages · Kindle Edition · Scholastic Press
Content warnings: death