The Faithless

In the second book of C.L. Clark's Magic of the Lost trilogy, soldier Touraine and princess Luca return to Balladaire to reclaim Luca's throne amid the turmoil of dismantling an empire. As Luca faces her uncle’s resistance and a rigged "Trial of Competence," and Touraine navigates the challenges of leading a newly independent nation, both women must confront formidable enemies and past traumas to secure their futures. This installment explores themes of power, loyalty, and resilience in a richly woven political landscape.