Born a princess, but never destined to rule—or so she thought.

As the youngest of four royal children, Princess Isabelle of Ceshela never imagined the crown would rest upon her head. But when her parents unveil a plan that changes everything, she must compete against her own brothers to prove she's worthy of the throne.

Victory promises the chance to help her people in ways she's only dreamed of. Yet the path to power is complicated by matters of the heart—two suitors from opposite social castes vie for her affection, forcing Isabelle to navigate the delicate balance between love and duty.

Torn between her kingdom and her desires, Isabelle faces an impossible choice. Winning the crown could cost her everything she holds dear.

The weight of the crown is heavy—will she bear it, or will it break her?