The Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha Shannon

n nThe New York Times bestselling epic feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Game of Thrones (Bustle). n nNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY: nAMAZON (Top 100 Editors Picks and Science Fiction and Fantasy) * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * BOOKPAGE * AUTOSTRADDLE n nA world divided. nA queendom without an heir. nAn ancient enemy awakens. n nThe House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction--but assassins are getting closer to her door. n nEad Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic. n nAcross the dark sea, Tan has trained all her life to be a dragonrider, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel. n nMeanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.n