Forest Born

The fourth book in Shannon Hale's Books of Bayern series follows Rin, a young woman from the forest who struggles with self-doubt and a dangerous ability to influence people's emotions and actions. As she travels to the capital city with her brother and discovers a plot against the royal family, Rin must learn to control her powers while finding her place in the world. The story explores themes of self-acceptance, the responsibility that comes with power, and finding one's identity within family and society.