The Dauntless Path fantasy series continues as a disadvantaged farm girl heads to the royal court to investigate a string of kidnappings-Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Sorcery of Thorns .

"[An] immersive mystery . . . packed with action, excellent banter, and court intrigue." -Sarah Henning, author of The Princess Will Save You

I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.

Children have been disappearing from acrossMenaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend's sister is snatched, Rae knows she can'tlook awayany longer-even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule.

Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruitsher as an attendant. Armed with the princess's support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep,andthe more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.

"A vivid masterpiece with somechilling parallels to the unseen battles fought in our present day and astriking heroine who has a fierce passion for justice." -Nadine Brandes, author of Romanov

"Deeply engaging and piercing. An illustration that courage and strength can be found in unexpected places and in unexpected people. Amraeya's refusal to give up even when all the odds are stacked against her will inspire many, many readers." -Nafiza Azad, author of The Candle and the Flame