Crown of Ashes

She thought she had to bite her tongue to survive. She thought she had to watch as the kingdom fell apart. She thought there was nothing she could do. She thought wrong.

In a once-thriving kingdom now fractured by tyranny, Crown of Ashes follows Uly, a sharp and resourceful seventeen-year-old who has grown up in the slums on the wrong side of a massive wall dividing rich from poor. The kingdom of Alas has fallen into decay under King Michael's oppressive rule, where crushing taxes, forced labor, and fear dominate everyday life.

Uly survives by staying invisible-running errands, building quiet networks, and helping others where she can. But when whispers of a rebel group known as the Revolutionaries begin to surface-marked by a mysterious broken crown symbol-her life starts to shift.

As she uncovers pieces of her own past and realizes she may be more connected to the rebellion than she thought, Uly is drawn into a dangerous world of secrets, power, and resistance. With the kingdom on the brink of collapse, she must decide whether to remain hidden-or step into a role that could change everything.