Happily ever after is only the beginning in this epic YA reimagining of the princesses as young rulers of their lands, aided by a mystical group of women called the Queen's Council, whose job is to advise queens throughout history. 18th Century France: In post-Revolution France, the kingdom of Aveyon finds itself at war with a sinister, magical enemy. When King Adam goes off to fight alongside his people, Belle is named Queen, and must fight...for both her land-and her love.