Author: Mara Rutherford
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Summary:
Nor once dreamed of seeing the wondrous wealth and beauty of Ilara, the kingdom that's ruled her village for as anyone can remember. But when a childhood accident left her with a permanent scar, it became clear that her identical twin sister, Zadie, would likely be chosen to marry the crown prince-- while Nor remained behind, unable to ever set foot on land.
Then Zadie is gravely injured, and Nor is sent to Ilara in her place. To Nor's dismay, her future husband, Prince Ceren, is as forbidding and cold as his home, a castle carved into a mountain and devoid of sunlight. And as she grows closer to Ceren's brother, the charming Prince Talin, Nor uncovers truths about a failing royal bloodline, a murdered queen... and a plot to destroy the home she was once so eager to leave.
In order to save her people, Nor must learn to negotiate the treacherous protocols of a court where lies reign and obsession rules. But discovering her own formidable strength may be the one move that costs her everything: the crown, Varenia, and Zadie.
Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. Originally from California, Mara has since lived all over the world along with her marine turned diplomat husband. A triplet born on Leap Day. Mara holds a master's degree in cultural studies from the University of London. When's she not writing or chasing after her two sons, she can usually be found pushing boundaries of her comfort zone, whether at a traditional Russian banya or Indian archaeological site. Crown of Coral and Pearl is her first novel.
*All information is from the back of the book.*
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