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Born in the north of the kingdom of Niare, Aevlin grew up with trees for guardians and a ghost, her twin sister Avery, as her best friend. As a grandchild of the previous king, a magic-wielding, mass-murdering madman, she lives with her family in hiding from the magic and politics inherent in their royal blood. But when a marriage she doesn't want forces its way into her life, she flees the relative safety of the countryside and makes her way with her ghostly companion Avery to the royal city to learn the truth about her magic and her ties to the throne. Through a series of premeditated coincidences, she becomes apprentice lawmaker to the captain of the guard and faces the trials of mental labor, the allure of magic, and the stirrings of rebellion, all while doing her best to hide her identity as both royal and mage. With time she grows comfortable in her new life, enjoying the trust of her mentor, the friendship of palace staff, and the excitement of learning. But the desire to belong puts her independence to the test when a plot to overthrow the king in her name is uncovered. Aevlin must choose between quiet submission and taking control of her own destiny.
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