The Orphan Queen (Orphan Queen, 1)

An epic fantasy filled with adventure, intrigue, and romance from the New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Plain Jane, perfect for fans of Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo.

When Princess Wilhelmina was a child, the Indigo Kingdom invaded her homeland. Ten years later, Wil and the other noble children who escaped are ready to fight back and reclaim Wil’s throne. To do so, Wil and her best friend, Melanie, infiltrate the Indigo Kingdom palace with hopes of gathering information that will help them succeed.

But Wil has a secret—one that could change everything. Although magic has been illegal for a century, she knows her ability could help her save her kingdom. But magic creates wraith, and the deadly stuff is moving closer and destroying the land.

And if the vigilante Black Knife catches her using magic, she may disappear like all the others....

• Forbidden Magic: Wil’s power could save her kingdom, but every use creates the deadly wraith that is destroying the land—and draws the attention of those who hunt magic users.
• Found Family: As part of the Ospreys, a band of fellow noble orphans, Wil is not alone in her fight. But is their loyalty enough to win back a kingdom?
• Political Intrigue: To gather intelligence, Wil and her best friend Melanie must navigate the glittering but treacherous courts of the enemy palace, where one wrong move means death.
• A Mysterious Vigilante: The vigilante Black Knife is a threat to her secret and her life. But in a court of enemies, the greatest danger might be the one she’s most drawn to.