Pale Queen Rising (Pale Queen, #1)

Claire, the royal assassin, navigates the treacherous lines that separate the mortal realm from the enigmatic Winter Kingdom. With a past steeped in darkness and duty, she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous web of politics and betrayal that tests her loyalties and skills. As she carries out her missions, each task reveals hidden secrets and shadowy adversaries determined to upend her world.

Amidst the chilling landscapes and intricate court intrigues, Claire's true strength is put to the test. With every choice she makes, she inches closer to a destiny that could alter the fate of both worlds, revealing the heart of a warrior battling not only for survival but for her very identity. As tensions mount and alliances shift, Claire must confront her own feelings about power, sacrifice, and what it means to be a queen in a land ruled by winter's relentless grasp.