ARC Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

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Synopsis: Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. When Tarisai comes of age, The Lady send her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince's Council of Eleven.

If she's picked, she'll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bod deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere.But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to ober. Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won't stand by and become someone's pawn-- but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?

With extraordinary world-building and breathtaking prose written by an incredible new talent , Raybearer is the story of loyalty, fate, and the lengths we're willing to go for the ones we love.