The Hollow Heir.
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In a castle wrapped in velvet lies and golden illusions, Princess Maelyrra lives a life most would envy - adored, protected, and promised to a throne. But perfection is a prison, and Maelyrra is beginning to see the cracks.
When strange dreams blur into waking visions and shadows whisper truths no one dares speak, Maelyrra must decide: stay safe within the story written for her... or tear down the illusion and face the world waiting beyond it.
But some lies are woven into the very fabric of reality - and unravelling them might cost her everything.
A haunting, lyrical tale of identity, deception, and quiet rebellion, The Hollow Heir is the first in a stunning fantasy series where nothing is as it seems - not even the girl who was born to rule.
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