“Rilsin was fated to rule the land of Saeditin-until a bloody coup killed her family around her, and she was drafted into service to the new queen, her own cousin. Now, Rilsin must choose between a long-awaited peace-and a betrayal that could ruin the very kingdom she pledged to protect...” (from the publisher)
“An engaging story with a wonderfully strong female protagonist.” Paula Luedtke, Book List
“Brennan's characters are neither all good nor all evil, which makes them more interesting, and their story that much more entertaining.” SF Chronicle