With each passing day Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighbouring kingdom of Mortmesne she crossed the Red Queen a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers & nothing can stop the invasion But as the Mort army draws ever closer Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing & she finds herself relying on a strange & possibly dangerous ally a woman named Lily fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime The fate of the Tearling
- & that of Kelsea's own soul
- may rest with Lily & her story but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out In this dazzling sequel to her bestselling debut The Queen of the Tearling Erika Johansen brings back favourite characters including the Mace & the Red Queen & introduces unforgettable new players adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic mystery & a fierce young heroine