The million-copy bestselling “rich and engaging high fantasy novel that puts women and their stories front and center . . . will pull you into its magical world from the first page.” (Bustle)
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY:
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A world divided.
A queendom without an heir.
An ancient enemy awakens.
The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction--but assassins are getting closer to her door.
Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.
Across the dark sea, Tané has trained all her life to be a dragonrider, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.
Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.
Experience more of this New York Times bestselling series in the Roots of Chaos prequels, A Day of Fallen Night and Among the Burning Flowers.
Engaging
"This book delivers a richly engaging reading experience, driven by characters who feel complex, human, and deeply believable. Each character is shaped by contradictions—strength paired with vulnerability, conviction shadowed by doubt—making their choices resonate long after the final page. The author avoids easy archetypes, instead allowing personalities to unfold gradually through sharp dialogue and meaningful action. As relationships evolve, the emotional stakes grow organically, drawing the reader into moments of tension, empathy, and reflection. The plot is compelling, but it is the authenticity of the characters—their flaws, growth, and resilience—that truly anchors the story and makes it both memorable and profoundly satisfying."
