Red Queen meets Shadow and Bone in a debut fantasy about a girl forced to use her gift for sensingand absorbingother peoples feelings to protect the empire from assassins. Steeped in intrigue and betrayal, Burning Glass captivates with heartrending romance, dangerous magic, and one girls quest for redemption.
In Riaznin, its considered an honor for Auraseers like Sonyagirls with a rare form of synesthesiato serve as the emperors personal protector, constantly scanning for feelings of malice and bloodlust in the court. But Sonya would rather be free.
After the queens murder and a tragic accident, Sonya is hauled off to the palace to guard a charming yet volatile new ruler. But Sonyas power is reckless and hard to control. Shes often carried away by the intense passion of others.
And when a growing rebellion forces Sonya to side with either the emperor who trusts her or his mysterious brother, the crown prince, Sonya realizes she may be the key to saving the empireor its greatest threat.