Untoward Awakening is the riveting sequel to Throne of Lies and a stepping-stone to adventure and self-discovery. Amethysta Serelle is alone. Her loved ones are gone, and her dire secret-her unexplained magical power-now rests solely on her wary shoulders. As she struggles to understand and harness her power, Amethysta must remain mindful of her royal obligations as heir to the Northwind throne. The balancing act proves tenuous, and with one crucial mistake, the worst outcome becomes her reality and compels her to leave everything behind. To her fortune, a familiar face returns as her guide, and together they set out to far-off lands, traversing treacherous mountains and perilous seas, knowing that this is their final chance to alter Amethysta's fate-and perhaps that of the entire realm. The great unknown stretches out ahead, and the ghosts of the past are never far behind…