luster

"Want to make your life easier? Then be the caged bird that you are and sing."

I lived for ten years in a gilded cage inside King Midas's golden castle. But one night changed everything.

Now here I am, a prisoner of the Fourth Kingdom's army, and I'm not sure if I'll make it out alive. They're marching into battle, and I'm the bargaining chip that will either put out the fire or start a war.

At the heart of my fear and anxiety, there he is - Commander Rip.

Known for his brutality on the battlefield, his evil is unparalleled. But I know his true colors.

fairy.

Traitors. Murderers. The ones who nearly destroyed Uriah, annihilating the Seventh Kingdom in the process. Rip has power glowing beneath his skin, glittering thorns running up his spine. But his eyes—his eyes—are the most fascinating of all. When he turns those dark eyes on me, I feel like I'm being held captive for a completely different reason. I may be outside my cage, but I'm not free, not even close. In the game of kings and armies, I'm the gilded pawn. The question is: can I outmaneuver them? This is the captivating second book in the Painted Prisoner series. It's an epic fantasy for adults, combining romance, intrigue, and beautiful imagery. Return to this captivating tale of magic inspired by the legend of King Midas and immerse yourself in Uriah's world.