When Princess Roanna Hamilton's parents arrange a marriage with a prince of Dawson's Edge-the mysterious and backwards kingdom to the south-Roanna reluctantly agrees. But when Roanna is introduced to Dawson's royal family, strange mind-bending anomalies are awakened within her, and she discovers the Dawsonian royal family holds secrets of their own. With threats growing daily, Roanna comes to realize the danger she is in. If Roanna is to save herself and her future, she must stall her marriage and squelch the growing rebellion-all while discovering how deeply her power runs.

Katie Clark is the author of young adult speculative fiction including Shadowed Eden and the Enslaved series. She lives in northern Alabama.