To Tell A Lie: Hua Mulan Retold (ONC 2020)

The only things left in the carriage were a pocket watch, an empty leather bag, and three drops of blood by the window.

After three years working with the Crymson military, Meryn thinks she has her life put together. Her father, sisters, and younger brother Nathaniel are safe, she is making a difference, and she has found love with one of the queen's most trusted generals. Then her fiance tells her Nate has gone missing from his carriage. The only signs of him they could find are his pocket watch, bag, and three drops of blood, which may or may not be his.

Meryn resolves to find out what happened to her brother and--hopefully--rescue him from whatever the kingdom's enemies have planned. To do so, she must sacrifice the life she has built for herself and establish a new one in the rival army. If she's lucky, she will solve the mystery and save Nate. If she's not, an mistake may cost both of their lives.

-A stand alone Rivals Saga novel and retelling of Hua Mulan-