Escapement

Set ten years after a devastating war, a young princess faces political upheaval as she prepares for her sixteenth birthday, which involves a sacrificial tradition to strengthen her mother's empire. When her uncontrollable powers emerge, she is accused of treason and must navigate a dangerous political landscape filled with hostility from slaves and her own family. Her survival hinges on her relationship with Ryder Arteres, a young man linked to her past actions.