The Girl King

Princess Lu is on a path to become the first female emperor, an ambition her sister Min never contemplates for herself, resigning instead to live eclipsed by Lu's potential. However, their father dashes these expectations by naming their male cousin as his successor, a decision that drives Lu to flee and fight for her rightful place. During her escape, Lu aligns herself with Nokhai, the last of the wolf shapeshifters, and together they must gather an army to reclaim the throne. Meanwhile, at the heart of the court, Min uncovers her own extraordinary, yet dangerous, magical abilities, which could empower her to seize power for herself. The bond between the sisters may fracture as each struggles with their own ambition and destiny—only one can ultimately ascend to the throne. "I expect this to be one of the most talked-about books of 2019," remarks Samantha Shannon, the #1 bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.