City of Bastards

Tilla, the illegitimate daughter of House Kent, lives a privileged yet troubled life in the capital of Lightspire, haunted by whispers of her past and the memory of her deceased brother. When she discovers a classmate’s suspicious death and becomes targeted by a mysterious attacker, she uncovers hints of a larger conspiracy involving powerful magic and shadowy cults. As Tilla seeks answers, her investigation threatens to ignite a broader conflict within the kingdom, challenging everything she believes.