A lush and beautiful fantasy set in a world where music is magic and the fate of many thrones lies with one girl…

Twelve-year-old Elissa has been raised in seclusion as a devotee of the Mother Goddess. She is a special child, a blessed child, a child who can sing miracles into being. Her voice can heal wounds, halt landslides, cure hunger-and even end wars.

But there are those who would use her gift for darker things. And when Elissa finds herself the farthest from home she's ever been-along with her vain and jealous music tutor, Lucio-she will have to develop the judgment to decide who wants to use her song to heal… and who wants to use her song to hurt.

"Unique."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Excellent."-Booklist
"Captivating."-School Library Connection
"Enthralling."-YA Books Central
"Alluring."-School Library Journal