The Queen's Rising

Rebecca Ross's The Queen's Rising follows Brienna, an orphan apprenticed into a world where art is power. Lyrical, sensory prose conjures courts of silk and shadow, where music, perfume, and performance become tools of influence. A fierce coming-of-age about ambition, identity, and the cost of rising for yourself. Rich worldbuilding, subtle political intrigue, and an unforgettable heroine make it impossible to put down.