For fans of Red Queen and Grave Mercy comes the captivating sequel to the Renaissance France-inspired epic fantasy The Queens Rising.Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is beginning to settle into her role as the daughter of the once disgraced lord, Davin Mac Quinn. Though shed just survived a revolution that will return a queen to the throne, she faces yet another challenge: acceptance by the Mac Quinns.But as Queen Isolde Kavanaghs closest confidant, shell have to balance serving her fathers House as well as her country. Then theres Aodhan Morgan, formerly known as Cartier variste, who is adjusting to the stark contrast between his pre-rebellion life in Valenia and his current one as lord of a fallen House. As he attempts to restore the Morgane name, he let his mind wanderwhat if he doesnt have to raise his House alone? What if Brienna could stand by his side?But Brienna and Cartier must put their feelings aside, as there are more vital tasks at handthe Lannons’ trial, forging alliances, and ensuring that no one halts the queens coronation. Resistance is rumbling among the old regimes supporters, who are desperate to find a weakness in the rebels forces.And what makes one more vulnerable than love?