A Rose of Many Thorns
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Seven years ago, the kingdom turned its back on her. Now, summoned to rule in her vanished brother's place, Riel returns to a court of vipers-where dark magic festers in the forest, whispers cling to her name, and trust is a currency she no longer owns. She may be a rose... but one with many thorns.
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