Pressured to be crowned as ruler, Skyler fights to control the powers surging within her. Each new attack the Acerlums launch against her causes Skyler's magic to become more chaotic and unpredictable. While her father encourages her to be crowned his heir, Skyler is haunted by worsening nightmares warning her of agonizing sacrifices to come. Time is running out. Against Daris's better judgment, they venture into enemy territory in search of a spellbook that could bring peace to their war-torn lands. If they are caught, they will be put to death, but Skyler refuses to leave without that book. Yet as looming threats close in from all sides, she begins to wonder if the mythical book exists at all or if she's leading them directly into a trap... Readers who love young adult adventures with a paranormal twist will fall under the spell of The Poisoned Mark by Victoria Basnuevo!