The Paper Throne
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Eighteen-year-old Adelicia would rather DYE than host a powerless court. Why become Queen, if all she'll have is a paper throne? The kingdom is overrun with Wolves.
Instead, she's been experimenting with colours, in hopes of reviving the once-renowned craft of dyestuffs. But even the rarest shade won't convince a nation: she'll need allies, too-even suitors like the powerful, dangerous Lord Devuro, who might be the Wolves' leader...
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