This long‎-awaited follow‎-up to Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy hit the New York Times bestseller list in the first week of US publication‎.‎ A rich and compelling fantasy about one girl‎'‎s journey to discover where her home and heart truly belong in a divided world is reminiscent of the best writing by authors like Eva Ibbotson and Cornelia Funke‎.‎ With a chance to study at the university and live at the Queen‎'‎s Castle‎,‎ Miri leaves village life and is thrust into the bustling chaos of the city‎.‎ Her best friend‎,‎ Britta‎,‎ has been chosen by the Prince of Asland to be his bride‎,‎ and the royal wedding is fast approaching‎.‎ But helping Britta prepare for her future is not an easy task‎.‎ When Miri discovers a secret plot against the royal court ‎- which is motivated by good ‎- she feels torn‎.‎ Will she choose loyalty to the princess‎,‎ or reform for the people‎?‎ As Miri struggles to resolve this dilemma in her own mind‎,‎ her heart is suffering‎:‎ an old love comforts her‎;‎ a new crush consumes her‎;‎ she yearns for her homeland‎.‎ Can Miri find her way in this new place‎,‎ or will she be considered a traitor‎?‎ The fate of the kingdom is at stake‎.‎