Empress crowned in red

Having avenged herself and freed herself from the shackles of her magic, Iraya sets her sights on a greater goal: freeing Aika for Oppia. But first, she must cast off the mask of the rogue warrior and become the lost empress her people need. Jazmine is the self-appointed doyenne of the Empress, prepared to go to any lengths—and face merciless danger—to prove to her people that she is worthy of the throne. But there is more at stake than either Jazmine or Iraya know: a new threat looms on the other side of the island, one that could destroy everything they have fought for. Trust is scarce, and betrayal is on the wane. But Iraya and Jazmine find themselves turning to each other once again—after all, the witch you know is better than the nightmare you don't.