Kingdom of Ash and Briars

In Kingdom of Ash and Briars, an orphaned kitchen maid discovers she is an elicromancer with a gift for shape-shifting. She is faced with a difficult decision: to use her power for good or to follow her strength. As dark creatures' army grows closer, Bristal faces a supernatural war that requires her to show her true form. Hannah West's debut novel is an homage to classic fairy tales and legends, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jane Austen's Emma, and the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan.