A throne lost to time. A realm drowning in lies. A girl born of fire. Raised in the shadows, Alice Hanley never asked for a crown-but destiny burns in her blood. As heir to the ancient High Kings of Aisling, she's called to unite the fractured Gifted and reclaim a realm brought to its knees by tyranny. With her closest friends beside her, Alice must awaken her Gift-an untamed fire that could save the realm... or reduce it to ash. As the Lennox clan tightens its grip and battle drums echo across the land, Alice is thrust into a world of ancient secrets, deadly trials, and impossible choices. To lead her people, she must embrace the legacy of those who came before and rise as a flame in the dark. A queen forged by fire.