The action-packed first book in the 'Tale of the White Queen' fantasy series.

The king took everything from them, except their will to survive.

When Iiriniss rescues a gravely wounded prince from a deadly ambush, she knows she's risking everything. The prince is none other than Terven Bloodthorne—the youngest son of the tyrant king who destroyed her home, murdered her father, and drove her and her sisters into hiding.

Iiriniss has sworn vengeance against the Bloodthorne dynasty. Yet she cannot let Terven die—not after the debt she owes him. And the more time she spends with the prince, the more she sees that he is nothing like his cruel father or brothers.

Iiriniss and her sisters may have found an unexpected ally, but saving Terven may have doomed her and her sisters to greater danger than ever before.

Perfect for fans of characters-driven fantasy with high-stakes, this gripping tale of revenge and magic will leave you breathless.

Three royal brothers. One shattered kingdom. And a war fueled by dark magic.

After the murder of King Jethron, the kingdom stands on the brink of civil war. Princes Jekon and Revon fight for the throne—but the true heir may be the one they least expect.

Prince Terven, the king’s third son, lives in exile. Hated by his father and his brothers, he has no army and no allies, apart from a handful of disgraced knights and the nyvan princess, Iiriniss. Bound to Terven by a shared history and driven by vengeance for her murdered parents, Iiriniss seeks justice and to reconquer her own kingdom.

Alongside her, her sister Yarrow hides her identity while studying forbidden spells at the Academy of Light Magic and Dee, the youngest sister, journeys with the knights to rally support for Terven’s cause

As Terven rises from the shadows to challenge his brothers, the kingdom is consumed by sorcery, shifting loyalties, and ancient powers long thought dead.

In a land ruled by a tyrant, the price of power may be everything. 

After being magically transported to the capital city of Iriluxir, Terven, Kitaj and Iir find themselves in more danger than ever. Iir is forced to confront her estranged grandfather—who turns out to be nothing like she imagined—while Terven seeks a mage who can heal his paralyzed arm. But the palace of King Jekon, Terven’s ruthless half-brother, is dangerously close, and if the king discovers them, death is a certainty.

In the Academy of Light Magic, Yarrow begins a new chapter with a new job and a new teacher—Daraan, a charismatic, talented young mage. Daraan is good-looking and a rising star in the Academy, and soon Yarrow finds herself torn between a budding attraction and the need to keep her identity secret.

Meanwhile, Dee receives a prophecy from a ghost, setting her and the Silver Knight Jikat on a dangerous journey toward the city of Tenebrosa. The shortest way passes through Iriluxir, but the shortest way is not always the most straightforward, especially when a dragon lies in between.

Danger, dark magic, and destiny loom across the roads of the Two Kingdoms. Will they survive what lies ahead?