2022 International Impact Award Gold Medalist for Adventure "An exciting new world filled with elemental magic and political intrigue. This is an excellent start to an epic new fantasy series"When a shocking and brutal murder threatens the fragile peace between the realms of Imbria, Orabelle, the Elemental Keeper of Water and Queen of Lehar, finds herself thrust into a labyrinth of betrayal and deception that runs deeper than she could have ever imagined. Friends, enemies, lovers, and family. No one is what they appear to be, and most of them will do whatever it takes to make sure the mysteries of the past remain buried. As her world begins to unravel, Orabelle enlists the help of a banished warrior and embarks on a quest for answers that takes her across Imbria and into the underground lairs of an ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty and savage Fomori. Realizing the fate of her enemies is intertwined with her own, the headstrong and willful young Queen tries to untangle the web of deception and betrayal that spans generations of Keepers and reveals a chilling prophecy she has unwittingly set in motion. The choices Orabelle makes will change Imbria forever and the secrets she uncovers could cost her everything, including her life. Will she be able to find the answers she needs to save her kingdom and herself or will the lies and treachery of the past destroy her hope for the future? "Fantasy, family drama, and more await. I recommend Orabelle to readers who enjoy action filled fantasy stories" - Reader's Favorite