<p>A dark epic fantasy of royal intrigue forbidden magic and sisterly rivalry.</p><p></p><p><strong>One throne. Two sisters. A kingdom divided.</strong></p><p>As forbidden magic returns Princess Ysabelle Thorne and her younger sister Dahlia are forced onto opposing paths.</p><p></p><p>Ysabelle was born to rule-beautiful cunning and destined for the crown.</p><p></p><p>Dahlia was never meant to matter. The Spare. Overlooked. Underrated.</p><p></p><p>But in a kingdom built on secrets and sacrifice nothing is ever as it seems.</p><p></p><p>As power shifts and loyalties fracture the sisters are drawn into a dangerous web of betrayal ambition and destiny-one that will test not only their strength...</p><p>...but the truth of who they are.</p><p></p><p>Because in Iosia the crown is not given.</p><p><strong>IT IS TAKEN.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><em>Thorne Chronicles Book One</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Perfect for readers who love:</p><ul><li>morally gray heroines</li><li>royal court intrigue</li><li>dark character-driven fantasy</li></ul>