Brimming with power. Shackled by shame. Saddled with the fate of her people...
Leona loathes her taboo magic and its terrible potential. Haunted by a murder she didn't mean to commit, she finds some redemption among her brethren in a devout band of religious warriors. But when she's chosen to escort High King Edward to a gathering of monarchs, the perilous journey reawakens her darkness.
Ambushed by lawless tribesmen in league with their enemies, Leona realizes their only escape is through a foreboding mountain pass. But this terrifying route leads them to an ancient citadel where nightmares come to life. There, Leona must confront her growing feelings for Edward and her shameful past.
Paralyzed by a horrifying vision of an all-out war brewing on the horizon, can she embrace the ability she's long repressed and defend the kingdom from utter ruin?
The High King's Protectoris the spellbinding first book in The Bruadar epic fantasy series. If you like fast-paced action, intriguing magic, and exquisite world-building, then you'll love C.A. Klippert's enthralling tale.
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