Princess Mareleau Harvallis is determined never to marry, no matter how many hearts she has to break. She’s already loved once. Why look for a second chance? But when she finally meets a prince who doesn’t bore her to tears, she allows herself to hope. Will that hope lead her to love...or betrayal? If you love feisty heroines, heartwrenching backstories, and morally gray characters, you’ll love this tale of love, loss, and vindictive pride. A Heart of Thorns is a short story prequel to the Prophecy of the Forgotten Fae trilogy, set immediately before A Throne of Shadows. It can be read before, after, or at any time during the series. It provides a deeper look at Mareleau's past.