The Sapling Cage

In the first novel of the Daughters of the Empty Throne trilogy, Lorel dreams of becoming a witch in a kingdom plagued by a mysterious blight and political unrest. Disguised as a girl to join her friend’s coven, she discovers dark magic and mounting danger posed by a power-hungry ruler, all while grappling with her identity and secrets. This own-voices story explores themes of magic, power, and self-invention within a richly crafted world.