"You could just be… the imposter who inherited the Empire of Zazu."
Those words echo in Zuri’s mind as her world shifts from the dust of Kigali’s streets to the polished floors of a royal palace.
Raised as an orphan with nothing but her wits, her best friend Taji, and the few coins they earned from street performances, Zuri never imagined she’d be mistaken for the long-lost heir of the Empire of Zazu—a dynasty pulsing with ancient power and political secrets.
Now, caught between truth and survival, Zuri must choose: cling to the only life she’s known or step into a role that could change everything. But in a court where deception runs deep and danger hides behind velvet curtains, how long can an imposter wear a crown?