Shielded

<b>For fans of <i>Sorcery of Thorns</i> and <i>Furyborn</i> comes a thrilling new fantasy about a kingdom ravaged by war and the princess who might be the key to saving not only those closest to her but the kingdom itself if she reveals the very secret that could destroy her.</b><br><br>The kingdom of H&#225;lendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders and rumors of a new deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help but her father has other plans.<br><br>As the second-born heir to the throne Jenna lacks the firstborn's--her brother's--magical abilities so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources H&#225;lendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.<br><br>Only on the journey to reach her betrothed and new home the royal caravan is ambushed and Jenna realizes the rumors were wrong--the new threat is worse than anyone imagined. Now Jenna must decide if revealing a dangerous secret is worth the cost before it's too late--for her and for her entire kingdom.<br><br><b>A Whitney Award Nominee</b><br><br><b>A gorgeous fantasy </b>that captivates from beginning to end<b>.</b>--KATHRYN PURDIE #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Burning Glass</i> and <i>Bone Crier's Moon </i><br><br><b>YA fantasy at its most fun.</b>--DANA SWIFT author of <i>Cast in Firelight</i>