The Queen's Rising

When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. While her fellow arden-sisters at the renowned Magnalia House in Valenia seem to be naturally gifted at one of the five passions - art, music, dramatics, wit, or knowledge - Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, despite years of preparation, Brienna is left without a patron.

Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Once Brienna accepts, she quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous plot to overthrow the ruthless king of Maevana - the rival kingdom of Valenia - and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne. With war brewing, Brienna must choose between passion and blood. Because a queen is destined to rise and lead the battle to reclaim the crown. Who will be that queen?