This dark and atmospheric novel is the first in a series of four books which tell the story of three sisters and princesses that are destined to kill each other until one remains to ascend to the throne. Katharina is a poisoner, who will take down her opponents with sleight of hand and gruesome poisons. Mirabella can control the elements and is the strongest of all the sisters. Arsinoe is a naturalist, who should be able to control animals. But her gift has not appeared yet. She is the giftless of the three sisters. The sisters are to face each other and one of them will kill her siblings and take the throne. Who will be the last one standing? This dark story is filled with magic, poison and intrigue.
