Author: Lauryn Hamilton Murray

A #1 Sunday Times Bestseller!

This deluxe edition features lush purple sprayed edges, foiled jacket, printed endpapers, and a stunning world map

Red Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this captivating romantasy about an outcast heiress, the two princes who pull at her heart, and a cutthroat competition for power in an empire where crowns are not inherited--they're won.

"This is going to be huge." --Laura Steven, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates

The day Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it. A Rain Singer born into one of the empire's most esteemed fire-wielding families, her birth summoned a devastating storm that left thousands dead. Ever since, Blaze has lived hidden away with a dangerous secret: the outcast born with a torrential power can only summon a drizzle. Exiled and powerless, she's never felt that she belongs.

When Blaze and her brother are suddenly invited to join the trials for the empire's thrones, she's forced into the spotlight--and into battle. Threats abound at the palace, where two suitors vie for Blaze's attention: the enchanting crown prince and a mysterious, alluring newcomer.

As Blaze struggles to reconnect with her long-dormant abilities, she discovers that still waters run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As sinister secrets come to light and the fight for the thrones turns allies into rivals, Blaze must find the courage to embrace her Rain Singer identity and reclaim her power.

I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world. And I'm coming for my crown.

This thrilling series opener is perfect for readers who love:
*Elemental magic and heart-pounding battles
*High-stakes court intrigue
*A juicy love *triangle* with two princes
*A morally gray love interest
*A series of deadly trials to win the throne
*A masquerade ball
*Feminine rage
*Grumpy x Sunshine
*An enemies-to-lovers romance
*Barbed banter
*Found family

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers (MPS)
Published: 07/21/2026
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.06oz
Size: 8.25h x 5.38w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781250423412

About the Author
Lauryn Hamilton Murray grew up in Scotland writing stories about sad girls, secrets, and storms. She holds a BA Hons in English Literature from the University of Stirling and a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh. She is happiest when reading in the sun and hiking with her dogs, Huxley and Ziggy. Heir of Storms is her debut novel. She is the author of the Storm Weaver trilogy.