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The final installment of the magical and enthralling Wings of Valenia series finds Kiar at a crossroads where everything is at stake: the survival of her family, the future of the kingdom, and any hope for a life with Tuan. Will she rise to her full powers as queen and prevail?

It’s spring in Valenia, and young Queen Kiar is preparing for her marriage to the brave and loyal Tuan of the swanfolk. They have survived much together—rival suitors from neighboring kingdoms, the dark magic threat that almost destroyed the royal family, and the murderous invasion of the mysterious bogwalkers­—and now, they look forward to starting life together in peace.

But trouble arrives when the flock returns from the winter grounds. While crossing grasslander country, a family member is slain by an enchanted arrow. Kiar must consider how to respond and whether to involve her sister Adana, now the Swan Queen. The memory of their sister Orla’s betrayal and actions still stings for both. Before Kiar can take action, news of a grasslander raid arrives, and Valena is suddenly at war.

In defense of her family and her country, Kiar rallies Valenia’s forces to fight. Past allies and enemies enter the fray, and it’s not always clear whom she can trust. As violence rages and the future of the kingdom hangs in the balance, cracks appear in her bond with Tuan, and a heartbroken Kiar begins to wonder whether they can have a future together after all.

Praise for the Wings of Valenia fantasy series:

“Themes of family, betrayal, magic, and tragedy abound in a breathtaking adventure full of unexpected twists and turns… a stirring fantasy epic which features incredible worldbuilding and a glut of interesting characters. Steeped in the land of ancient fairytales and myths, Creith’s sensitively written characters are both intriguing and memorable.” —BookLife, Publisher’s Weekly

“Kiar and her family are a well-rounded bunch, most of them “swanfolk” with an ability to shift between swan and human forms. They find themselves in exhilarating battle scenes that require combat skills and shrewdness as well as magic… Memorable heroes and daunting villains.” —Kirkus Reviews