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In the world where queens rule and magic thrives, the sisters of the royal family focus on the upcoming celebration of the queen’s sixteenth birthday. They must also navigate the unexpected consequences of the Quickening, a powerful event that has altered their abilities. Facing these challenges, the sisters reevaluate their plans for succession, drawing on fresh understandings of their own powers and destinies to secure their future positions on the throne.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kendare Blake
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