In this epic debut fantasy, inspired by Renaissance France, an outcast finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of Grave Mercy and Red Queen

Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions--art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge--Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, Brienna's greatest fear comes true: she is left without a patron.

Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Suspicious of his intent, she reluctantly accepts. But there is much more to his story, for there is a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of Maevana--the rival kingdom of Valenia--and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne.

With war brewing, Brienna must choose which side she will remain loyal to: passion or blood.

Plus don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Queen's Resistance

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: 02/06/2018
ISBN: 9780062471345
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.90w x 1.80d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2017
Booklist 11/01/2017 pg. 66
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2018

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 197301 / Queen's Rising
Reading Level: 6.3 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 18