The Stolen Heir

When a feral queen living hidden in the human world crosses paths with the charming prince she once resented, she's pulled back into the dangerous fae politics she thought she'd escaped—and she absolutely cannot trust him, even as old feelings complicate everything. Suren has spent years running from her traumatic past in the Court of Teeth, but when Oak arrives with a mission that requires her help, she's forced to confront both the horrors she left behind and the dangerously manipulative boy who's never stopped getting under her skin. Holly Black weaves a lush, tension-filled tale of two damaged people trying to navigate a quest in the icy north while guarding their hearts against each other, blending dark fae fantasy with the electric push-pull of a romance that's equal parts antagonistic and irresistible. If you love morally complex characters, high stakes, and that delicious slow-burn chemistry where trust is as valuable as any magical artifact, this duology starter will absolutely captivate you.