Shadowcaster

From New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima, this is a thrilling story of the unfathomable costs of war, the allure of dark magic, and two principled and conflicted characters drawn together despite everything they stand to lose. Alyssa ana'Raisa, the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of the Fells, feels more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court.
After a brush with death, Lyss goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life. If her gamble doesn't pay off, she could lose her queendom before she even ascends to the throne. Across enemy lines in Arden, young rising star Captain Halston Matelon is being sent on ever more dangerous assignments. Between the terrifying rumors of witches and wolfish warriors to the north and his cruel king at home, Hal is caught in an impossible game of life and death. Lyss and Hal's intricately linked fates become inseparable when they fall under the shadow of a new enemy-a force that threatens to extinguish the last rays of hope in the Shattered Realms.
Enemies to Lovers: She's a princess trying to win a war; he's the enemy captain sent on impossible missions. Their fates are bound together, but their kingdoms want them on opposite sides of the battlefield. High Stakes Fantasy: A desperate gamble to end the war could cost Lyss her queendom, while Hal is caught in a deadly game between a cruel king and the front lines. Dark Magic: As Lyss and Hal are drawn together, a new shadowy force rises-an enemy wielding a dark magic that threatens to destroy everything they're fighting for.
A Must-Read YA Fantasy Series: Continue the journey in the bestselling Shattered Realms series, perfect for fans of complex world-building, conflicted heroes, and thrilling action.