stealing sunlight

Children have been disappearing from around Minaya for longer than the princess of Ny Ansarim can remember. When her friend's sister is kidnapped, Rae knows she can't look away anymore, even if it means seeking answers from the royal court, where her rural upbringing and deformed foot will only draw ridicule. However, the court holds its own share of surprises. There, she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as a handmaid. Bolstered by the princess's support, Rae searches for answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help from a skilled street thief with secrets of his own. But betrayal runs deep, and the more Rae reveals, the more she puts the kingdom itself in danger. Praise for Thorn by Entesar Khanani: "Set in a dark and dangerous world, this beautifully written and dramatically told novel will have plenty to love as the princess grows into a force to be reckoned with." — School Library Journal (starred review)