Hearts and loyalties collide with this electrifying new YA series from NY Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen.

Nothing is since it seems in the kingdom of Antora. Kestra Dallisor has spent 3 years in exile in the Lava Fields, but that won’t prevent her from getting drawn back into her father’s palace politics. He’s the proper hand man from the cruel ruler, Lord Endrick, making Kestra a valuable bargaining chip. A group of rebels knows this all too well — plus they snatch Kestra from about The Traitor’s Game her carriage as she reluctantly moves home.

The kidnappers want her to retrieve the dropped Olden Knife, the only object that can destroy the immortal king, but Kestra is not the obedient captive they expected. Simon, among her kidnappers, could have his hands complete as Kestra attempts to foil their plot, by drive, cunning, or any means required. As motives change and secrets emerge, both must decide what — and who — it really is they’re fighting for.

Jennifer A. Nielsen presents us for an memorable new heroine in this epic tale of treachery and intrigue, love and deceit.