Becoming queen may cost her her life... Lily never asked to be royalty. Snatched from another world and thrust into a kingdom on the brink of chaos, she's told she's the last surviving heir to the throne of Highacre. There's just one problem: she has no idea how to rule a country, let alone wield the magic that runs through her veins. As Lily races to master her newfound powers and navigate treacherous court politics, a ruthless prime minister plots to seize control. With assassins lurking in the shadows and her own advisors harboring dark secrets, Lily must unravel a web of lies before it's too late. The fate of an entire nation hangs in the balance. If Lily fails, Highacre falls. Royal by K.T. Holder plunges you into a world as intricate and morally gray as Mark Lawrence's Broken Empire , where magic and machination collide. This gripping tale of power, betrayal, and self-discovery will leave you spellbound long after the last page. Dive into a world where every alliance could be your last and magic is the key to power. The crown awaits – if you dare to claim it. "A rather solid fantasy series starter with memorable characters and a robustly built world...The magic hooked me in, but the political intrigue truly hooked me into wanting to read the second novel when it releases. Loved it!" Four stars - *Reedsy Discovery* K.T. Holder is a misplaced Taswegian who currently lives in Texas with her wife and three small fluffy dogs. When she's not writing (or pretending to) she enjoys reading, watching documentaries (mainly true crime), watching "documentaries" (ie reality tv), and fulfilling the needs of her fluffy overlords. While she enjoyed writing as a child, after finishing university K.T. decided to get a 'real job'. It only took fifteen years, for her to realise that wasn't for her, and that she'd much prefer to make things up for a living. Though pairing a foray into writing with quitting her job and moving internationally may not have been smartest thing she has ever done, she loves writing (but not as much as her amazing, supportive and understanding wife) and is excited about this next chapter in her life (see what she did there?) For more information about K.T. Holder, her dogs, and her upcoming releases, please subscribe to her newsletter and head over to her Facebook page.