Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Robin Hobb and George R.R. Martin

She has no name and no history, but she has a power greater than the Empire has ever known.

Thanks to her special gift Judah has enjoyed a privileged life, being raised alongside Gavin, the son and heir to Lord Elban's vast empire. But as they grow Judah comes to realise that while Gavin is being groomed for his future role, she has no true position, and no hope of ever travelling beyond the castle walls. Lord Elban has plans for Judah - for all of them - but to him, she's nothing but a pawn. And he will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

But he's not the only one with plans. Outside the castle wall - in the starving, desperate city - is a healer with his own secret power and his own plans for the empire . . . and Judah.

The girl who started life with no name and no history will soon uncover more to her story than she ever imagined.

An epic tale of greed and ambition, cruelty and love, this deeply immersive novel is about bowing to traditions and burning them down. ___________

What people are saying about The Unwilling:

'Fantasy at its most sublime' ERIN MORGENSTERN

'An epic fantasy novel with ingenious, thrilling twists and turns' KELLY LINK

'Brilliantly executed. The Unwilling is about sharing joy, and sensing fear and cruelty, and caring beyond ourselves' VANITY FAIR

'Suspenseful: magical, wonderfully written and never predictable . . . An essential addition to the all epic fantasy collections' BOOKLIST

An epic tale of greed and ambition, cruelty and love, this deeply immersive novel is about bowing to traditions and burning them down.

About the Author
Kelly Braffet was born in California, and has lived in Arizona, rural Pennsylvania, England and New York. She has a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA from Columbia University. She currently lives in Brooklyn.

Reviews
'Familiar yet entirely unique, The Unwilling is the sort of story that seeps under your skin and pulses there, intimate and vibrant and alive. Fantasy at its most sublime' Erin Morgenstern, author of The Night Circus.
'A juggernaut of an epic fantasy novel with ingenious, thrilling twists and turns. Kelly Braffet is a marvel and I'll read anything she writes' Kelly Link, MacArthur Genius Recipient.
'Suspenseful; magical, wonderfully written and never predictable ... An essential addition to all epic fantasy collections' Booklist, starred review.
'Having read this wonderful book, I'd DOUBLE star it. Absolutely couldn't put it down. Didn't want it to end' Stephen King.



Book Information
ISBN 9780233006475
Author Kelly Braffet
Format Paperback
Page Count 576
Imprint Mountain Leopard Press
Publisher Headline Publishing Group