Description

In this stunning conclusion to the Orphan Queen duology, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Plain Jane Jodi Meadows follows Wilhelmina’s breathtaking and brave journey from orphaned criminal on the streets to magic-wielding queen.

This epic fantasy duology is perfect for fans of Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo.

Princess Wilhelmina is ready for her crown, but declaring herself queen means war. Her magic is uncontrollable and now there’s a living boy made of wraith—destructive and deadly, and willing to do anything for her.

Caught between what she wants and what is right, Wilhelmina realizes the throne might not even matter. Everyone thought the wraith was years off, but already it’s destroying Indigo Kingdom villages. Princess Wilhelmina’s ability might be just the thing to help reclaim her kingdom—or ruin it forever.


  • A Lost Princess Reclaiming Her Throne: From orphaned criminal to rightful heir, Wilhelmina must ignite a war to win back her crown from the kingdom that conquered her people.
  • Secret Identity and Vigilante Justice: By day a princess navigating deadly court politics, by night she is Black Knife, a vigilante fighting for justice—a secret that could be her greatest weapon or her final undoing.
  • Forbidden Romance with a Rival Prince: She's supposed to be his enemy, but the line between hate and love blurs with Crown Prince Tobiah, an unlikely ally who might be the one man she can never have.
  • An Unpredictable Magical Companion: She commands a boy made of living wraith—a powerful, destructive creature whose dangerous devotion could be the key to her victory or the source of her ultimate ruin.

About the author(s)

The Lady Janies are made up of New York Times bestselling authors Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows. They first met in 2012, when their publishers sent them on a book tour together, and they hit it off so well they decided to write My Lady Jane so they could go on book tours together all the time. Between the three of them they’ve written more than twenty published novels, a bunch of novellas, a handful of short stories, and a couple of really bad poems. They’re friends. They’re writers. They’re fixing history by rewriting one sad story at a time. Learn more at ladyjanies.com. 

Reviews

“This book was just as good as THE ORPHAN QUEEN, if not better. Every part of this book is great. Jodi Meadows knows how to write engrossing fantasy worlds with layered characters and the perfect amount of romantic intrigue. If you haven’t read THE ORPHAN QUEEN, read it now.” - Amie Mechler-Hickson, Boswell Book Company

PRAISE FOR MIRROR KING: “This story’s the perfect length, and though it’s hard to say goodbye to lovable, flawed, strong Wil, such a well-crafted, enjoyable, and immersive story helps ease the pain.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Tensions-both political and romantic-arise. For those eager to continue the adventure, there are four digital novellas situated in this same world: The Hidden Prince, The Glowing Knight, The Burning Hand, and The Black Knife.” - Booklist

PRAISE FOR INCARNATE: The romance is captivating, as are the questions raised by the reincarnations. […]This would be a thought-provoking choice for anyone who is looking to move beyond vampires, werewolves, and angels. - School Library Journal (starred review)

An absorbing fantasy. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

INCARNATE has an eerie and intriguing premise and I am looking forward to seeing where Jodi Meadows takes it next. - Robin McKinley, bestselling and Newbery Award winning author of The Hero and the Crown, Spindle’s End, Dragonhaven, and Pegasus

Lyrical and thought-provoking, INCARNATE is the kind of book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. I loved it! - Rachel Hawkins, New York Times Bestselling author of Hex Hall and Demonglass

One word: Breathtaking. More words: Heart-melting. Soul-feeding. Mind-blowing. INCARNATE captured all of me and won’t let go. - Jeri Smith-Ready, award-winning author of the Shade trilogy

Meadows delivers a powerful coming-of-age story. - Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR THE ORPHAN QUEEN: Fans of Katniss and the Sisters of St. Mortain from Robin LaFevers’s “His Fair Assassin” series and other strong, vengeful female heroines will root for Wil. - School Library Journal

Solid worldbuilding, interesting characters and just enough romance make this an enjoyable read. - Kirkus Reviews

Hidden identities, allusions to environmental concerns, a clever heroine with a worthy potential love interest, and some monster-mashing fight scenes elevate this romantic series opener. A cliff-hanger ending will have many readers exclaiming aloud their impatience at having to wait for the sequel. - Booklist

One of the most compelling fantasies I’ve ever read. Fans of strong heroines, secret identities, and terrifyingly dangerous magic should put Jodi Meadows at the top of their ‘to read’ lists. - C.J. Redwine, author of the Defiance trilogy

THE ORPHAN QUEEN casts its spell from the first page. Exquisite, captivating and romantic —Jodi Meadows’s world forbids magic, but THE ORPHAN QUEEN is brimming with it. I loved this book! - Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die

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