Francesca Guerra D. Antoni Knihy

A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self—perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter's magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since. Orphaned as an infant during Winter's defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, Winter's future king—she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again. So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter's magic, Meira decides to go after it herself—only to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics—and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

In this thrilling fantasy sequel to a New York Times bestseller, the story picks up three months after the Winterians' liberation and the disappearance of Spring's king, Angra, thanks to Cordell's assistance. Meira is determined to ensure her people's safety, but when Cordellan debt forces the Winterians to mine, they uncover Primoria's lost chasm of magic. This powerful discovery poses a threat reminiscent of the Decay, which devastated the world in the past. Tasked by the king of Cordell to investigate the chasm's secrets, Meira aims to secure support to keep it sealed, even if it means conflicting with Theron. Meanwhile, Mather seeks freedom for Winter, still reeling from past atrocities. As Meira pursues allies, Mather takes matters into his own hands to protect their kingdom from Cordell's oppression. As tensions rise and the stakes grow, Theron battles for magic, Mather for freedom, and Meira begins to question whether her fight should extend beyond Winter to encompass the world itself.