First published 2020
Orphaned Daine can talk to animals, a power she hides until the royal horsemistress recruits her to drive a herd of ponies to the capital. But Daine's talents are more than just a knack - she has wild magic, a dangerous gift that makes her a target for dark immortal creatures invading the kingdom. Daine must learn to harness her powers and trust the mages and knights who seek her aid, or watch her beloved Tortall fall to ruin.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
368 pages · Paperback · Atheneum Books for Young Readers