The Dark Heir

The princess is a sham. Everyone knows it. The gods have abandoned them.

The royal family was the only connection to the gods until the usurper killed them. After overtaking him, the five surviving sorcerers reconnected the realm and brought security to it. Decades later, the Council has decreed his ways forbidden and anyone who attempts to learn them will be put to the sword.

Genevieve Renwyck has one goal. The undercity trinketer has almost enough money to travel districts and find her siblings, but she's delayed by an assassination attempt against Princess Astherin.

After being recruited to join the sorcery academy, she aims to distinguish herself and get access to all the perks that come with the job. That means joining the secret missions to the rebelling southern districts who sought the old ways and stop them before they gather support.
As Genevieve discovers the ways of sorcery, she questions what her role will be, and if everything is as simple as she's told.

Cover and banners by @Farleykins. Go check out her portfolio and request for something because have you seen this cover? Beautiful.