Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a breathtaking story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line between life and death. This dazzling beginning to a new series is indispensable for fans of Cinda Williams Chima and a perfect starting point for readers who are new to her work. Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic―and a thirst for revenge. Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now he’s closer than ever to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. With time running out, Ash faces an excruciating choice: Can he use his powers not to save a life but to take it? Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told that the magemark on the back of her neck would make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any birth-based curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught. Eventually, Ash’s and Jenna’s paths will collide in Arden. Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, they will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine. One a healer forced to kill, the other a survivor destined to fight—their shared enemy will unite them. A Healer Bent on Vengeance: Ash is a powerful magic-wielder trained to save lives. But after a cruel king throws his world into chaos, he must decide if he can use his gift to take a life instead. - A Girl Marked by Magic: Jenna Bandelow knows the magemark on her neck makes her a target. When the king’s guards begin hunting her, she’ll need all her skills as a saboteur to survive. - Hidden Identities and Dangerous Secrets: Forced into hiding, both Ash and Jenna must live under false names as they navigate a kingdom filled with spies and betrayal. But some secrets can’t stay buried forever. - A World of Political Intrigue: Return to the beloved world of the Seven Realms, where warring kingdoms clash and ancient magic stirs in the shadows, threatening to unravel an already fractured queendom. “Chima’s tour-de-force world-building keeps readers apt, with cutthroat action sequences running parallel to the political ones.” - Horn Book Magazine for The Gray Wolf Throne “With full-blooded, endearing heroes, a well-developed supporting cast and a detail-rich setting, Chima explores the lives of two young adults, one at the top of the world and the other at the bottom, struggling to find their place and protect those they love.” - Publishers Weekly for The Demon King “Fans will pore over every detail and beg impatiently for the sequel. Riveting.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) for The Exiled Queen “The story lines are intricately plotted and the characters fully realized, even as questions about truth, loyalty, and power are explored.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) for The Exiled Queen “Chima navigates with graceful ease through multiple viewpoints and intricately realized settings united only by a subtle current of magic. Every character is both likable and flawed, written with such clear-eyed compassion that it impossible not to sympathize with all their competing goals.” - Kirkus Reviews for The Gray Wolf Throne “Betrayal, war, and the faith of lovers all come around to a glorious conclusion as Chima weaves together her geopolitical, magical, romantic, and even mythical themes on an epic scale.” - The Horn Book for The Crimson Crown “A welcome return for loyal fans and a splendid jumping-on point for new ones. Both will be panting for the next installment.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A BURNING VENGEANCE Adrian sul’Han, known as Ash, is a trained healer with a powerful gift of magic—and a thirst for revenge. The son of the queen of the Fells, Ash is forced into hiding after a series of murders throws the queendom into chaos. Now Ash is closer than he’s ever been to killing the man responsible, the cruel king of Arden. As a healer, can Ash use his powers not to save a life, but to take it? A BLOOD-BASED CURSE Abandoned at birth, Jenna Bandelow was told the mysterious magemark on the back of her neck would one day make her a target. But when the King’s Guard launches a relentless search for a girl with a mark like hers, Jenna assumes that it has more to do with her role as a saboteur than any curse. Though Jenna doesn’t know why she’s being hunted, she knows that she can’t get caught. DESTINY’S FIERY HAND Thrown together by chance and joined by their hatred of the ruthless king, Ash and Jenna will come to rescue each other in ways they cannot yet imagine. Set in the world of the acclaimed Seven Realms series, a generation later, this is a thrilling story of dark magic, chilling threats, and two unforgettable characters walking a knife-sharp line b