Book excerpt: What would you do if you suddenly lost everything and became a prisoner? What if imprisonment also meant losing your crown? For Abigail, Quinn, Felicity, and Scarlette, this nightmare has become their reality. As the girls are taken captive to the land of Protea, they have to learn how to survive in a foreign land as a coriander or slave to the crown. Along the way, theyll face utter betrayal, loss, friendships, and even some unexpected romance. As these former queens learn their role in Proteas game, theyll have to decide who to trust and what to fight for.