The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

Seven contenders. One throne. And a killer in their midst.

In the empire of Orrun, the reign of Bersun the Brusque is coming to an end. To claim his throne, seven of the realm’s most brilliant and ruthless must face a series of trials that will test their cunning, strength, and ambition.

Then—one is murdered.

Enter Neema Kraa: the emperor’s fiercely intelligent High Scholar, a woman who would rather be buried in books than caught in courtly games. Yet to survive—and to win—she must unravel a web of secrets that spans generations, while matching wits with six warriors who would happily see her dead.

But Neema isn’t alone. There’s something—or someone—watching over her. And if she plays the game right, the throne could be hers.

🪶 Imperial intrigue
🪶 Deadly competition
🪶 A razor-sharp, unconventional heroine
🪶 Perfect for fans of The Goblin Emperor and The Jasmine Throne

✨ The Raven sees all. And the Raven always wins.