Author Description

The Rising is the thrilling conclusion to the bestselling YA fantasy series readers can't put down. Breaking free requires more than resistance, it requires the courage to rise up. As Landore teeters on the edge of revolution, four paths must converge to spark lasting change. But rising up takes courage, and not everyone survives the fire. Talia has been called many things: the lost princess, a symbol of hope, the future queen. But with the people she loves in danger and the fate of her kingdom hanging in the balance, Talia must choose between becoming who others demand, or uncovering who she truly wishes to be without titles or the weight of destiny. Jules was ready to rise from the ashes of the life she thought she'd have. But some dreams die hard, especially when she finds herself held captive once again. Stripped of freedom, purpose, and control, will Jules give up or discover a new way to break free? Raph carried his guilt like a second skin, convinced the only way to atone was through obedience and sacrifice. But when his loyalty clashes with what his heart is telling him, Raph is forced to reconsider everything. Maybe redemption isn't found in blind allegiance. Maybe the only way forward is letting go of the past and fighting for the future he actually wants. Prince Kasper was trained to be a weapon and conditioned to never ask questions. But as his father's grip tightens and the weight of his choices mount, Kasper finds himself lost. The cost of obedience is high, and the pull of his conscience is getting harder to ignore. If he finally listens to the voice in his head instead of the one commanding him, what will he become? Trigger warnings: Mild Rating -Mild Gore -Death/Murder -Violence/Beatings -Kidnapping