Buttons and Rubies

Valeska is a country hidden deep within the valleys of the Dragon Mountains. And it's at civil war after Queen Cleora Amyntas's death. Twin princes, Oskar and Theo, now vie for the throne and their supporters won't stop until one of them is crowned.   Tamanthra Button is but a simple thief living a simple life of not following in her mother's footsteps as a Soul Talker. Souls shouldn’t be floating from one spot to another like some kind of bee, Tammy always says. And she certainly doesn't want them attaching themselves to her.   But when she picks the wrong target to steal from, Tammy is forced to rely on the souls to discover the truth about Queen Cleora's death. Because now, her life is on the line. If she doesn't find the truth, she'll be executed for her crimes and she happens to like where her head is.