The King-Killing Queen

In "The King-Killing Queen," the first book of a new trilogy by Anna Smith Spark, Sylvie Raventress, a devoted historian’s apprentice, learns that she is the heir to a legacy steeped in dark curses and royal intrigue. as she discovers her connection to the cursed lineage of the high king, Alafair Goode. Following his death, the witch’s spell dissipates, rendering the royal family suddenly mortal and embroiled in a power struggle. With the help of an unlikely band of allies, Sylvie must navigate treachery and her own destiny as she seeks to restore her crumbling kingdom and claim her place as high queen.