Nightshade

At just five years old, Zoey's life changes dramatically when an attack on her mother, Queen Elise, transforms her into the court's designated assassin. As she grows, Zoey is trained in the deadly arts, only to return home years later to protect her enigmatic older sister amidst a castle filled with secrets and a merciless beast. Faced with the choice between embracing her lethal role or rebelling against her destiny, Zoey must navigate a treacherous web of lies and uncover her true path.