A SORCERESS WITH NO MAGIC. A STOLEN CRYSTAL BLAZING WITH POWER. A DESTINY THAT COULD DESTROY HER. Seventeen-year-old Violet Winthrope longs for more than the life her father has planned—marriage to a nobleman and a future without choices. She dreams of wielding magic, of shaping her own destiny. But Violet has no power…until she steals a mysterious crystal that pulses with starlight. When her father is summoned to court as the king’s royal sorcerer, Violet is thrust into a world of intrigue and deception. There, the crystal awakens, bending to her will and granting her the magic she has always craved. But power comes with a price. In a court filled with dangerous rivals and hidden enemies, Violet must decide whether her newfound strength will make her a savior—or lead to her ultimate destruction. NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR. Perfect for fans of Tricia Levenseller, Margaret Rogerson, and Stephanie Garber.