Sedna is the niece of the Duke of Irving, a prominent family in the Empire of Hanaway. Her family doesn't give her that much love and attention, but she doesn't mind--until she stumbles upon a wicked plot that results in her demise.
With a magical talking necklace and a fake identity, she escapes the duchy and travels to the Imperial Palace. However, everything goes haywire when an unknown organization takes over, kidnaps all the citizens, and leaves Hanaway a desolate, abandoned empire. Will Sedna and her partners be able to find the people they need, unlock the hidden powers they've had all along, and save their home?
"I was thoroughly enchanted by this fantasy novel. The world-building is rich and imaginative, the characters are complex and relatable, and the plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns. The author has a masterful command of language, weaving descriptive and emotive prose that transports the reader to the heart of the story. I found myself completely immersed in the journey of the main character, cheering for their triumphs and feeling their struggles as if they were my own. This is a truly captivating and masterfully written work of fantasy fiction that I highly recommend to any reader looking for an epic adventure."