Some we witness and others are hinted at leaving me curious.

Gemma and Leo have similar abilities, but she is more. The tale began slowly as Estep gave backstory and took us to Morta. On her way to the mines, she spots Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta-her mortal enemy. She is incognito and playing her favorite role as a spy. We meet Gemma Ripley, princess of the kingdom of Andvari in a mining town. This is a brand new trilogy set in the world of Crown of Shards and I am so delighted we are returning. Everyone is trying to capture the crown, but only one queen can sit on the throne… The closer Gemma gets to the stolen tearstone, the more deadly plots she uncovers. Further complicating matters is Leo’s murderous family, especially Queen Maeven Morricone, the mastermind behind the infamous Seven Spire massacre. Also coming to Gemma’s aid is Grimley, her beloved gargoyle.ĭespite the fact that Andvari and Morta are old, bitter enemies, a dangerous attraction sparks between Gemma and Leo. Gemma tries to steer clear of the handsome prince, but when she finds herself behind enemy lines, she reluctantly joins forces with Leo. Gemma is undercover, trying to figure out who is stealing large amounts of tearstone from one of the Ripley royal mines when she encounters Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta-her mortal enemy. But her carefully crafted persona is just an act to hide the fact that Gemma is a powerful mind magier-and a spy. Gemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess who is more interested in pretty gowns, sparkling jewelry, and other frivolous things than learning how to rule the kingdom of Andvari. Bestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of Shards world with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects her kingdom from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a spy.

Jinx by Jennifer Estep