The Prophecy of the Hero — Kristin Stecklein

Long ago, a prophecy foretold of a darkness falling across the kingdom and a hero who would rise to defeat it. When the darkness came as a prince who claimed the throne and killed everyone else who might have been able to remove him, the people looked for a hero. But the hero never came. Instead, the prince became king, and with the magic of the throne binding to him and only him, he will rule forever.Lina grew up hearing the prophecy, living under the rule of a king who has slowly been destroying the kingdom, and she's decided it's time to do something. While everyone else waits for the legendary hero, Lina and her loyal friends set off on an adventure to find what they need to counter Maresk's magical powers and long standing on the throne. Can Lina save the kingdom or is their future depending upon the hero of prophecy?