The Orphan Queen (Orphan Queen #1) [9780062317391]

Overview

An epic fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance from the New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Plain Jane, perfect for fans of Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo.

When Princess Wilhelmina was a child, the Indigo Kingdom invaded her homeland. Ten years later, Wil and the other noble children who escaped are ready to fight back and reclaim Wil’s throne. To do so, Wil and her best friend, Melanie, infiltrate the Indigo Kingdom palace with hopes of gathering information that will help them succeed.

But Wil has a secret—one that could change everything. Although magic has been illegal for a century, she knows her ability could help her save her kingdom. But magic creates wraith, and the deadly stuff is moving closer and destroying the land.

And if the vigilante Black Knife catches her using magic, she may disappear like all the others....

• Enemies to Lovers: He’s the mysterious vigilante hunting magic-users. She’s a princess whose forbidden power is the only thing that can save her people. When their paths cross, sparks fly—and blades clash.
• Hidden Identity: To the world, she’s a refugee duchess. In the shadows, she’s an orphan queen leading a band of spies. One misstep could expose her secrets and cost her the throne she’s fighting to reclaim.
• High-Stakes Espionage: Wil must walk the gilded halls of her enemies’ palace, stealing secrets and planting lies, all while hiding in plain sight. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more deadly the game becomes.
• Magic with a Price: In a world where magic is outlawed, Wil’s power is both a gift and a curse. Every spell she casts creates wraith, a toxic byproduct that corrupts the land and creates monstrous beasts.