Kiva Meridan survived Zalindov's prison and the deadly trials of the Ordeals. Now she wants revenge. For ten years, the girl dreamed of reuniting with her family and destroying the people who destroyed their lives. She escaped from Zalindov and begins a new life in the capital, but discovers that over the past years her brothers and sisters have changed a lot. Now Kiva is forced to keep secrets not only from her enemies, but also from her family - and she is no longer sure who she really wants to help. Meanwhile, rebels are approaching the city walls. Rumors are spreading about a growing threat from the northern kingdoms. To survive this time, Kiva will have to weave a web of masterly lies. Otherwise, both sides of the conflict may turn against her, and she will lose everything... The long-awaited continuation of the bestseller "Rebel Queen"! The second part of the series, beloved by Russian YA fans. Recommendation by Sarah Maas. A captivating story about a princess who grows up in prison and becomes embroiled in political intrigue. A gloomy atmosphere, captivating from the first lines, and shocking plot twists.