The Assays of Ata by K.I.S.

An anti-heroine battling accusations of treachery while fighting for her home makes The Assays of Ata by K.I.S. a striking introduction to a new fantasy series. Ata is a magically-abled spy for Pandia, but bringing about the fall of Cinnae, her nation’s sworn enemy, means executing a desperately tangled plot and navigating unexpected allies, murderous motives, veiled threats, and kingdom-shaking betrayals. From multilayered military maneuverings and palace intrigue to fantastical scheming and the visceral awakening of ancient powers, this first book of The Chronicles of Áitarbith series is an impressively elaborate and carefully crafted work of epic fantasy, with a troubled but magnetic lead character at the center.