Snow Like Ashes

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians- only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter-s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever s Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians- only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter-s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter-s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians- general, Sir. Training to be a warrior-and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather - she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again. So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter-s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself.

Finally, she-s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, just as she-s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn-t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics - and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.