When gods have grudges, even the most privileged mortals pay the price.
Eya is a sheltered and spoiled princess who longs for adventure and purpose beyond a future as a wife. When the discovery of an ancient relic in her kingdom leads to a devastating war, she loses everyone she loves and the life she never asked for falls apart.
Desperate and alone, Eya flees on a ship only for it to wreck on enemy shores, forcing her to pose as a maid for survival. As she struggles to keep her identity secret and learn to live as a peasant, she discovers newfound powers that spark danger around her.
It is only through exploring her new world's terrifying realities and confronting the disquieting darkness within that Eya can conquer her powers. However, this alone may not be enough to rise up against those who wish her dead. She'll need powerful allies, and that means finding out the truth about the relic that changed her fate.
In this epic fantasy, Eya embarks on a coming-of-age journey where she meets with a diverse cast of women who teach her the value of strength and support. This feminist tale has been compared to Leigh Bardugo's work and is perfect for fans of dark fantasy and LGBTQ+ representation.
Read Struggling with the Current, the first book in the Telverin Trilogy, and join Princess Eya on her quest for freedom, power, and revenge
Autorentext
A.R.K. Horton is a small woman made of round shapes and long sighs. Children and animals surround her in her Florida home. Her vice is hoarding responsibilities, and she has the tired eyes to prove it. They still have a sparkle, though, seeing the next project ahead.
She began writing as a child when she became obsessed with learning about the most obscure fairytales, folktales, and myths. Now, she blogs extensively about them and uses them as inspiration for her novels.
Klappentext
The beginning of a fantasy trilogy with gods and goddesses, exiled royalty, kingdoms at war, and magic!
Eya is a sheltered princess in a small, forgettable country. She spends her days bungling embroidery lessons and wishing she could do more with her life than get married. When the discovery of an ancient relic causes a far more powerful kingdom to invade, her safe but boring life comes crashing down around her, forcing her to flee. Yet, the ship that should have saved her wrecks on her enemy's shore.
This once spoiled royal changes her name and takes on a position as a maid as a disguise. Along the way, she makes true friends while discovering magical abilities she never knew she possessed.
A princess with a famous face can't stay in hiding forever, though, and now it's more than just her own life at stake. Eya must find the power to take on her enemies and find happiness in her new life, or she will continue struggling with the current.