Now I Rise by Kiersten White - Demand the Crown (Hardcover) - Black & Teal Cover

See photos for condition (Dust jacket is glued down inside. Copyright page missing. Sticker residue on front) Now I Rise is the second book in Kiersten White's historical fantasy trilogy, The Conqueror's Saga, following And I Darken and preceding Bright We Burn. It continues the story of Lada Dracul (a reimagined Vlad the Impaler) and her brother Radu as they navigate the Ottoman court, focusing on Lada's rage-fueled quest for power and Radu's internal conflict as a spy, exploring themes of loyalty, family, and female leadership in a brutal, political world. Key aspects of the book: Series: The Conqueror's Saga, Book 2. Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction, Fantasy. Plot: Picks up five years after the first book, with Lada seeking revenge and power through force, while Radu is caught in a web of espionage in Constantinople, torn between his sister and his loyalty to the Sultan Mehmed. Themes: Explores complex characters, political strategy, the role of women in power, and the nature of family and trust. Style: Known for being dark, fierce, and emotionally intense, with a slow-burn pace that builds to major events like the Siege of Constantinople.