From Rebecca Ross, the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, comes a lush, sweeping debut romantasy about an outcast who finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of This Woven Kingdom and The Shadows Between Us ! When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. While some 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. Then, Brienna's greatest fear comes true: She is left without a patron. Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord--the charming Cartier Évariste--offers her patronage. When Brienna reluctantly accepts, she quickly learns that there is much more to Cartier's story. He's part of a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of a rival land and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne. With war on the horizon, Brienna must choose a side.

Can she help her patron without betraying the world she knows? Don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Queen's Resistance ! Tutor x Student: Brienna must be caught up to speed on the revolution by Cartier, the charming man who is serving as her patron. Forbidden Romance: There is a light forbidden element to Brienna's relationship with Cartier. Politically Complex: Inspired by Renaissance France, this read blends political intrigue with a touch of magic. Revolution: Brienna must choose a side--revolution or the world she knows.