The queen's price : a Black Jewels novel
(Book)

Sequel to: The queen's weapons.

Zoey, a young Queen-in-training at SaDiablo Hall, is wounded, and vulnerable to taunts and criticism. When an opportunity arises to befriend a stranger seeking sanctuary at the Hall, she puts herself and others in danger by ignoring Daemonar Yaslana's warning to back off. The witch Jillian's family prepares for her Virgin Night, the rite of passage that assures a woman will retain her power and her Jewels: the trouble is Jillian secretly went through the ceremony already. The High Lord of Hell's daughter, Saetien, travels to Scelt to find out about Jaenelle Angelline's sister-- and perhaps to discover truths about herself. With guidance from Witch, these three young women will learn when to yield because it is right-- and when to take a stand, even if they must pay the Queen's price. -- adapted from jacket