Isabel is the Shifter ( a shape shifter). She is captured in Mistwood, her home, braceleted, and told that it is her duty and her destiny to protect Rokan, the prince, soon to be king of Samorna. His father, a cruel king and usurper of the throne, had spelled out his weakness many time: He cared too deeply, wanted too much, acted too quickly when emotions were involved..." His father had drilled into him the harsh reality that being a good man and being a good king were two separate, opposite things. Isabel is not the Shifter Rokan believes her to be. She cannot shift at will and feels human emotions. She discovers that Kaer, the rightful heir to the throne still lives and so it becomes her duty to protect him over Rokan. Great suspense, great themes - responsibility, honor, duty, and surprising plot twists make this an awesome read.
"People did fight who lived in castles...not with fists and feet and claws, but with words, whispers, and influence."
Gateway Award Preliminary Nominee 2012-13
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