C. C. Peñaranda

A SWORD... In the impoverished outer town of a kingdom where fae outrank humans, Faythe, an orphan with a talent for swordplay, knows the importance of keeping her head down around the fae patrol. She and best friend Jakon long for a better life, and her desire to swing her sword in combat may bring the purpose and coin she's yearned for. A DREAM... When she draws the attention of royal guard Nik, she soon learns that her mortal nature isn't the only reason to remain out of sight. Nik is a Nightwalker, a silent assassin of the mind with the power to enter others' dreams, and whether she trusts him or not, he's about to awaken abilities in Faythe that shouldn't exist in a human. Nightmarish abilities. Deadly abilities. Abilities that will teach Faythe blood really does run thicker than water...and if she doesn't trust in higher powers soon, blood will run indeed. AN HEIR... For this is no battle Faythe can fight with steel. Within the city walls, suspicions are arising, and here in the outer town she has deeper bonds to protect. It seems everyone will die with a dark secret to tell, but what if one unlikely human girl was born harboring the darkest secret of all...? In a clash of steel, a mortal body may fall. But in a clash of dreams, a powerful heir may rise. Fans of THRONE OF GLASS and RED QUEEN will enjoy this first instalment in a gripping new fantasy series that portrays the unbreakable strength of friendship, the struggle for honor, and the ache of sacrifice. ﻿ *Exclusive bonus chapter in hardback edition.

An Heir Comes to Rise

The seductive, heart-stopping third book of the Heir Comes to Rise series from C.C. Peñaranda. AS DARKNESS DESCENDS, TWO DESTINIES WILL MERGE. BUT AS EMBERS FLY, ONE MAY RISE FROM THE ASHES. A KINGDOM... Far from the land she knows, Faythe is beckoned toward the secrets of her heritage. Through trials of her name and a challenge to her claim, does she have what it takes to rule? Faythe bears a future that haunts; Reylan harbors a past that lingers. At his side, what ignited in her heart is kindling, but letting her guard fall could break them...or make them stronger. A QUEST... Now faced with a far deadlier evil than the king, a higher calling seems determined to turn the hourglass on Faythe's quest to save Ungardia. But she soon learns time isn't the only thing working against her. Darkness is rising, history is stirring, and the hunters are about to become the hunted. A DESTINY... For fate cannot be outrun. Faythe's powers are manifesting beyond her control, and if she can't save herself, no one can. Defying destiny is not without consequence, yet Faythe may be willing to pay the highest price of all to forge a path to true freedom--for her kingdom, and for the ones she loves.

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