The Tarnished

Princess Briana has escaped imprisonment and is on the run. Her beloved Predonia is in upheaval as the villainous Vaylec tightens his grip on the Blameless, tearing the kingdom apart in search of the girl who's evaded him. To regain her people's freedom, Brie must turn her back on her friends and her new home as she and her uncles race to uncover the secrets of Vaylec's mysterious and growing power. There is no safety nor rest for the usurped heir to the throne, and Brie must dig deep inside herself for strength to take action as her world crumbles around her.