A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true selfperfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winters magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.Orphaned as an infant during Winters defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. Training to be a warriorand desperately in love with her best friend, Winters future kingshe would do anything to help Winter rise to power again.So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winters magic, Meira decides to go after it herselfonly to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politicsand ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.