The Beholder

“Sparkles with beauty, intrigue, and romance.”—Kiera Cass, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, she knows her duty is to find the perfect match. But after an excruciatingly public rejection, Selah’s stepmother suggests an unthinkable solution: Selah must set sail across the Atlantic to visit a series of potential suitors—and if she doesn’t come home engaged, she shouldn’t come home at all. From the gardens of England to the fjords of Norge, Selah’s quest will be the journey of a lifetime. But her stepmother’s schemes aren’t the only secrets hiding belowdecks…and the stakes of her voyage may be higher than any happy ending. Lush landscapes, dazzling romance, and captivating intrigue await in this stunning alternate historical YA debut—perfect for fans of The Selection or Caraval. For a girl who has only ever known her duty, can a voyage meant to secure her future instead set her free? A Royal Romance Tour: Forced to court a series of princes across the sea, Selah must choose a husband—or be exiled from her home forever. A Fairy Tale Retelling: With a cruel stepmother scheming against her and a dying father at home, this Cinderella-inspired journey is more than just a search for a prince. Secrets at Sea: The young captain of her ship is hiding something, and the journey is fraught with secrets that could unravel everything Selah believes. YA Historical Fantasy: From lush English gardens to misty Norwegian fjords, this sweeping fantasy is filled with breathtaking landscapes and captivating intrigue.