<p><b><i>The right cause can topple a kingdom . . .</i></b><br><br>Once upon a time, the kingdoms of Wales were rife with magic and conflict - and Mer is well-acquainted with both. <br><br> For years, she has been running from the prince who bound her into his service - and forced her to kill thousands with her water magic. Now, all Mer truly wants is a quiet life, far from power and politics.<br><br> But then Mer''s old handler offers her a proposal: use her powers to bring down the very prince that abused them both. With the help of a fae-cursed man, a snarky thief, and a corgi that may or may not be a spy, Mer must decide if she''s prepared to run for the rest of her life, or to stand and fight for her freedom - and peace . . .<br><br><b>Part heist novel, part dark fairy tale, and rich with Welsh legends, <i>The Drowned Woods</i> is perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and Maria V. Snyder.</b></p>