Ruthless PoliticsAster Jacques’ predecessor is dead, his capital ruined, and his people struggling to fight back against their most hated enemy. Determined to save the country he loves, he prepares to take the throne he fears. Upon returning home, though, the Ladies of the court connive to make him more puppet than prince.
Deadly Secrets
As he fights to untangle their web of lies, he finds a far more frightening truth—someone in the castle hides a traitorous secret. Unsure who to trust, he swears to forge his path alone. But when a vengeful witch offers him a deal and the girl he cares for tangles herself into the danger, he’ll be forced to befriend darknesses he’d rather run from than face.
A Land That Was Supposed To Be Unconquerable
From within and without, Aster’s world teeters on the brink of collapse. When lies, love, and war collide, even magic won’t be enough to save everyone.