Her heart was shattered. Now, she'll wield its pieces as weapons. Princess Lyriana of Avaranth was once the jewel of the kingdom - graceful, obedient, the image of a perfect royal. But after a cruel betrayal, the girl she was is lost forever. Rising from the ashes of her innocence, Lyriana becomes a fierce force in the palace shadows, seeking out the secrets lurking beneath Avaranth's gilded halls. When her beloved sister, Princess Seraphine, is betrothed to Prince Cedric of Varyndal - a notorious charmer with his own web of secrets - Lyriana is drawn into a labyrinth of dark alliances, hidden desires, and ancient magic. She soon discovers that Cedric , behind his playful mask, knows dangerous truths about the throne, and perhaps even about Lyriana herself. With a heart steeled by betrayal and a mind sharpened by fire, Lyriana will not stand by as a pawn. Armed with cunning and courage, she will confront the forces that threaten her kingdom and protect those she loves, no matter the cost. In a world of enchanted shadows and forbidden power, she is no longer the perfect princess - she is a storm waiting to break.