The Keeper of the Mist Author:Rachel Neumeier A lush new fantasy about finding the will to lead against all odds, perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone. — Keri has been struggling to run her family bakery since her mother passed away. Now the father she barely knew-- the Lord of Nimmira -- has died, and ancient magic has decreed that she will take his place a... more »s the new Lady. The position has never been so dangerous: the mists that hide Nimmira from its vicious, land-hungry neighbors have failed, and Keri's people are visible to strangers for the first time since the mists were put in place generations ago.
At the same time, three half-brothers will their own eyes on the crown make life within the House just as dangerous as the world outside. But Keri has three people to guide her: her mysterious Timekeeper, clever Bookkeeper, and steadfast Doorkeeper. Together they must find a way to repair the boundary before her neighbors realize just how vulnerable Nimmira is.
With a spunky main character, lyrical storytelling, and hidden romance, The Keeper of the Mist is an engrossing story that is full of adventure.« less