The Crystal Dynasty by Abigail Mader

Dark Fantasy / Aussie Indie / Spice Level 3 / Series Book 1

A great treachery. A kingdom torn asunder. A dethroned queen seeking justice.

For a millennium, the prosperous land of Ethos revelled in the protection of the Divine Spirit and the unshakeable bond of the Royal Family. But all that changed with a devastating betrayal within the monarchy.

Consumed by the desire to rule, the king's older sister, Elinor, kills the king and imprisons the queen. Firmly seated on her new throne, Elinor craves absolute power and fixates on reassembling the lost magical shards of Ethos. With them, she will become the supreme ruler.

In the wake of treachery, the young twins are forced to flee, finding refuge in the care of their mystical grandfather. The looming question is whether he can shield them from the clutches of the ruthless traitor queen, or if their mother, the imprisoned queen, can escape to reunite with her children.

Believing her family dead, all hope seems lost for Cecilia. But when the high priestess visits her with news of her twins, she is filled with new life and determination. Planning a daring escape, she knows she must getaway. It's the only way to protect her children and save Ethos from a vindictive and heartless tyrant, Elinor.

The one who reunites the crystal shards will reign supreme.