Gilded Cage Noniov Lynette (2022)

Kiva Meridan is a survivor. She has endured Zalindov prison and the deadly Trial by Ordeal, but now her purpose extends beyond survival to vengeance. After ten years of wanting to reunite with her family and destroy those responsible for ruining their lives, Kiva escapes Zalindov and discovers that her mission is more complicated than ever. In the capital, she learns that her siblings and their beliefs have changed during her imprisonment, and soon she is keeping secrets from her own family as well as her enemies. Meanwhile, rebel tensions are growing beyond the city walls, along with whispers of a threat from the northern kingdoms. As Kivas allegiances become increasingly important and uncertain, she must navigate a web of lies before both sides of the conflict turn against her and she loses everything. This magical sequel to The Prison Healer comes from Australian YA author Lynette Noni.