I’m searching for a book that starts with a king ordering his army to massacre a village. A young girl survives the attack, but her family perishes. She escapes on horseback through a fire set by the army. There’s a scene I also remember where they’re in a cave and they use the stars to navigate the way. Way later the prince catches a glimpse of the girls and has a crush in her but fast forward the the prince, described as attractive with a wide mouth and possibly brown hair, falls in love with her. Unaware of his feelings, the girl seeks revenge against the king.
Eventually, the girl confronts the prince in a tower, stabs him, and he confesses his love as he dies. The book cover features an orange sky, possibly depicting fire, with an army marching through a cave.
Key points:
• King orders the massacre of a village.
• Young girl survives, family dies.
• Escapes on horseback through fire.
• Prince falls in love, but the girl is unaware.
• She seeks revenge on the king.
• Confrontation between the girl and the prince, leading to the prince’s death and confession of love.
• Book cover features an orange sky with fire and possibly a cave and an army marching.
Has anyone read this book or know the title?
by Budget_Ad3031