On her naming day, Elisa was marked for an act of great heroism. A blue sapphire-like stone has hummed in her navel for the past 16 years, a constant reminder that she’s mastered nothing but reading ancient texts and raiding the kitchens. And then her father marries her off to the king of a neighboring country. What kind of queen can a fearful, untried teenager be?

Amid terrifying attacks, kidnapping attempts, and an onslaught of enemies fueled by the fire of dark sorcerers, Elisa will find herself, her heart, and her epic destiny. A remarkable and exotic novel full of adventure, sorcery, heartbreak, and power. Rae Carson makes an impressive debut with the first volume of a trilogy.

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