The nameless land

At the edge of the Tranquil Empire, Deputy Courier Elen finds herself forced into leading Prince Gevulin and his group past the Pall and into a land that few believe actually exists. Elen knows where she's going, for this is the land of her birth and where she spent her childhood enslaved alongside her sister Aoving. The relationship between the prince and El remains tense, as the haunt who took over the prince's body--the one Elen fell in love with--has left on his own quest, leaving her heartbroken and in the prince's power. Yet for all of his power, Prince Gevulin has enemies--some known, some not, and some as close as they can be. Surviving the harrowing trip north will take all of Elen's knowledge, both current and past, to make sure they all survive, but even that may not be enough. VERDICT Elliott's follow-up to The Witch Roads again highlights the growing bonds of family and friendship centered around Elen. Strong worldbuilding and character development and the desire to see how it all ends will keep readers engrossed. The duology will especially entertain those who enjoy fantasies with political intrigue.--Kristi Chadwick