A dark epic fantasy of royal intrigue, forbidden magic, and sisterly rivalry. TWO SISTERS. ONE THRONE. A KINGDOM DIVIDED.As forbidden magic returns, Princess Ysabelle Thorne and her younger sister, Dahlia, are forced onto opposing paths. Ysabelle was born to rule—beautiful, cunning, and destined for the crown. Dahlia was never meant to matter. The Spare. Overlooked. Underrated. But in a kingdom built on secrets and sacrifice, nothing is ever as it seems.As power shifts and loyalties fracture, the sisters are drawn into a dangerous web of betrayal, ambition, and destiny—one that will test not only their strength……but the truth of who they are. Because in Iosia, the crown is not given.IT IS TAKEN. Perfect for readers who love:morally gray heroinesroyal court intriguedark, character-driven fantasyBook One in The Thorne Chronicles