Heir of the Haloed Sun

2026 HOLT Medallion Finalist!Two worlds. One Destiny. And a love that will change everything.Seventeen-year-old Temperance Maher never believed her grandmother's fairy tales about Emeriz-a world of magic, royal bloodlines, and lost heroes. But when a cherished family heirloom whisks her into that very realm, she finds herself at the heart of a prophecy she's fated to fulfill.Hunted for powers she doesn't understand, Temperance's only chance at survival lies with King Frederick-a young, devoted royal who will stop at nothing to overthrow the tyrannical High Queen.With war on the horizon and a heart-wrenching choice before her, Temperance must decide: fight for a world she has come to love, or return to the one she's always known. Because in Emeriz, destiny may light the way, but only she can claim the journey.Don't miss the start of this spellbinding Romantasy Adventure about a reluctant heroine thrust into a magical world, a charming monarch with a tragic past, and an enchanting romance that could ignite an empire.Pick up this novel if you love books by: Stephanie Garber - Once Upon a Broken Heart TrilogyMarissa Meyer - The Lunar ChroniclesLynette Noni - Medoran ChroniclesSara Ella - The Unblemished TrilogyHeir of the Haloed Sun will appeal to readers who enjoy: No Spice RomanceMagical RealismPortal Fantasy (Isekai)Action & AdventureMeet CuteHe Falls FirstReluctant HeroFamily SecretsThis color edition has a beautiful jacketed cover and printed edges with art exclusive to the special edition.