The Lonely Kingdom - Kathryn Oscar

\nIn the Kingdom of Demetros, secrets are hiding in plain sight...\n \n\n \nSince the day she was born, Ashton Blake has lived under the constant shadow of her mother's death. She has dedicated her life to becoming a member of the Select Guard to follow in her mother's footsteps and honor her legacy.\n \n\n \nWhen her father's health suddenly declines, her only hope to save him lies in her admittance into the exclusive Biltons Academy, the only place she might see both dreams become a reality. After entering a desperate deal to grant her access to the prestigious school, Ashton soon discovers that nothing in the Kingdom of Demetros is as it seems. The more she learns, the more confused she becomes about the Lonely Kingdom she lives in and the elusive Queen she is training to defend.\n \n\n \nAs an ever-growing list of secrets threatens to overwhelm her, a budding romance puts everything she's worked for on the line. Can Ashton discover the truths hidden amongst the histories, claim her magic, and become worthy to take her mother's place in the Select Guard, or will she lose everything, including her freedom and her father, in the process?\n \n\n \nThe Lonely Kingdom is an adult fantasy with class division, political intrigue, trials and games, elemental magic, and an overarching theme of never knowing who you can really trust. It is perfect for fans of: \n \n◆ The intricate world building of Throne of Glass\n \n◆ The academy setting of Zodiac Academy\n \n◆ The political intrigue of Lightlark and The Hunger Games\n \n◆ Trials of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire\n \n\n \n\n \n\n