A Throne of Swans

When her father dies just before her eighteen birthday, Aderyn inherits the role of Protector of Atratys, a dominion in a kingdom where nobles can transform into birds. Aderyn's ancestral bird is a swan. But she has not been able to transform for years, not since witnessing the death of her mother.

Aderyn must venture into the malevolent heart of the Citadel in order to seek the truth about the attack that killed her mother and to fight for the land she has vowed to protect.

An epic story about broken loyalties, hidden secrets and daring courage.

"Together, the transformed nobles follow the blazing boat out to sea. So many different types of bird. But no swans.

Now my father is dead, I am the only swan here. And I do not fly."
From the book

"A dark and glittering fairytale to make your heart take flight."
Vic James