LightbringerTwo queens, separated by a thousand years must face their ultimate destinies. Queen Rielle, pushed away from everything she loves, turns to Corien and his promises of glory. Meanwhile, whispers from the empirium slowly drive her mad, urging her to open the Gate. Separated from Audric and Ludivine, she embraces the role of Blood Queen and her place by Corien's side, determined to become the monster the world believes her to be. In the future, Eliana

Six years ago

When Rin aced the Keju—the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies—it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials

I absolutely loved this book

both she and Will—the Nightweaver who has captured her heart—have been cursed

But he's also the only one to notice the bruises on my skin

Enchantments run deep on Cadence: gossip is carried by the wind

Once a territory built on matriarchal rule and values

but love was never part of the bargain

infatuation

on a pilgrimage to awaken the gods

All it took was one ride

and monsters