Her grandmother wants her to be their weapon to take on those who want to take over Impyrium. She is different from her sisters in that she was born last and is albino she also has more power than anyone in the family has had for centuries. Hazel is part of the triplets who are to be the next rulers. Read moreĪlthough set in the future, this is a fantasy novel and a 2018 Lone Star book!The Faeregines have ruled Impyrium for centuries, but their magic has abated, leaving them open to be overthrown. But when Hazel and Hob form an improbable friendship, their bond may save the realm as they know it…or end it for good. Hob, a commoner from the remote provinces, has been sent to the city to serve the Faeregines-and to spy on them. But the empress has other plans for her granddaughter, dark and dangerous plans to exploit Hazel’s talents and rekindle the Faeregine mystique. Hazel, the youngest member of the royal family, is happy to leave ruling to her sisters so that she can study her magic. Whether it’s treachery from a rival house, the demon Lirlanders, or rebel forces, many believe the Faeregines are ripe to fall. But the family’s magic has been fading, and with it their power over the empire. Neff’s new high-stakes middle grade fantasy follows two unlikely allies as they confront a conspiracy that will shake the world of Impyrium to its core.įor over three thousand years, the Faeregine dynasty has ruled Impyrium. A new classic in the fantasy genre.' -Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series

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