‘Ruthless’ by Aprille Legacy

Queen Ariadne is descending into madness, brought about by the strain of ruling a country plagued with secrets. Mysterious massacres are taking place throughout the city of Cordelia, terrifying residents into following new restrictions. The future of the country looks bleak, and a rebellion is born amongst those who cannot stand silent

When Ainsley Pierce discovers the youngest princess wasting away in a maximum security prison infamous for its cruelty, she recognises the opportunity and rescues her. With Princess Victoria leading the charge, revolution takes hold of the country – but seeds of discord spread themselves throughout the newborn rebellion as they battle a Queen whose intelligence is only matched by her daughter.

As Victoria’s power amongst the people grows, so does the distrust of her closest colleagues. For some of them, the resemblance to her mother is too unnerving to trust, and it is becoming apparent to everyone that she is as ruthless as the woman who bore her.