2024 Young Adult Winner of the Indie Author Project annual contest. A princess with a secret. An ancient evil rising. A kingdom caught in the balance. Alyen, crown princess of Dúramair, has trained her whole life to be queen. She’s kept her faerie Sight a secret, trusting that the Keeper of Scales will find an apprentice soon—for surely one other candidate can be found. But when news comes from the north of dark magic returning to Dúramair, Alyen is forced to make the hardest decision of her life. A decision that could determine the fate of her kingdom. As darkness takes hold, Alyen finds herself thrown into a quest for a legendary weapon that will be Dúramair's last hope for victory in a looming war. Accompanied by a warrior apprentice, an assassin with a dark past, and a monk of questionable sanity, Alyen struggles to master her growing powers, knowing that if she fails, she risks destroying everything and everyone she loves. Keeper of Scales is book one of the completed Trianid trilogy, an epic fantasy series featuring medieval settings, adventurous quests, slow-burn romance, elemental magic, and a strong female lead. Click Buy Now to enter the world of The Trianid! INDUSTRY PRAISE FOR KEEPER OF SCALES "Anne has truly written an epic YA Fantasy for the ages." -Anne Sengstock, Immersed in Books "The plot of Keeper of Scales is ... executed with a confidence and verve that should have no problems hooking in readers with its venerable twists and turns." -The BookLife Prize --- WHAT READERS ARE SAYING A wonderful story filled with triumph, struggle and love. Keeper of Scales is an exciting and engrossing story, I can't wait for the sequel! -Lauren Ling, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ If you're looking for a book with adventure, magic, fantasy, and a little love, this is the one for you! -Lisa F, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Totally loved this book!! I can't wait for more of this series! -Firechick, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Cannot recommend this book enough for fantasy lovers! It is exquisitely written and had me hooked from the moment I began reading. I am already anxiously awaiting to read more about the vast, detailed, magical world Anne Mollova has expertly created! -Natalie LaBarbera, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ This is the first book I've finished within the span of a few days for a long time. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. -Carly, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ Mollova's steady pace and mastery of language is a lyrical breath of fresh air. It got me reading again ... I love this writer, unique and elegant, yet so immersive, magical — a great read. -Andre B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ --- FROM THE AUTHOR Keeper of Scales is book one of The Trianid trilogy: 1. Keeper of Scales 2. Slayer of Monsters 3. Seer of Strands The series is an upper young adult epic fantasy with romance, adventurous quests, ancient prophecies, and elemental magic. Anne Mollova is an award-winning young adult fantasy author living with her family in Pittsburgh, PA. Aside from writing, she loves being in nature, making music, eating chocolate, drinking tea, and creating things out of yarn and needles. She still keeps an eye out for faeries and hasn't yet accepted the fact that she cannot have a pet baby dragon.