This book is on fire and you will loooove the burn.

Theo was only six when her kingdom was conquered by a people who had a long history of taking what wasn't theirs, abusing it, and then moving on when there was nothing left to enjoy.

The rightful heir to the throne, she was kept alive and all dolled up in the castle, an imprisoned plaything whose every move was monitored, separated from her people who were enslaved. Any rumor or whisper of rebellion, the king would drag her out so her mom's murderer could whip her before the court as a reminder of who was in charge.

Ten years later, the day finally comes when she realizes she must find a way to get back her rightful crown, be the princess she was born to be.

This is a rich, emotional tale by a gifted storyteller. Subtle touches, slippery twists, action even when no one is moving...I gasped, cringed, and choked up more than expected for a debut novel.

This is just one of the many quotes I couldn't shake because they not only speak of what's going on in the book, but in the world today: “I suppose it's easy to be at home in a world where you are on top. It's easy not to notice those whose backs you stand on to stay there." If you liked Throne of Glass, Defy, Furyborn, Ember In The Ashes, or Snow Like Ashes, then you'll love this. The second in the series (Lady Thora) comes out Feb 2019.