The Silver Kingdom

A swoony South Asian romantasy story of warring kingdoms, forbidden love and a long-lost magical saviour, perfect for fans of We Hunt the Flame, Empire of Sand and Divine Rivals. Sparks fly when Prince Zayd, fresh from defending the borders of Dakaria meets Princess Layla of Sawan, determined to run away from her cruel, power-hungry mother. When Layla discovers she has latent powers, ones she doesn't understand and begins to fear, and Zayd begins to negotiate with the mages, who have been in hiding for a hundred years, the young royals' paths become intertwined. But the kingdoms are divided, still suffering from the fallout of colonial rule, and both the prince and the princess must marry to build alliances, not for love. As Layla and Zayd struggle between their hearts and their duties, a centuries-old prophecy is set into motion, calling upon a saviour to restore the mages to their true power. Could Layla be the key to finally uniting their kingdoms, or will forbidden love plunge the lands into a devasting war? From Radiya Hafiza, a sparkling new voice in YA, comes a story featuring Slow burn forbidden romance First-person dual POV The chosen one