The Beast Player

Elin's family care for the fearsome serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. When some of the beasts mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death. Elin is sent to safety and soon discovers that she can talk to terrifying water serpents and the flying beasts that guard her queen. This skill gives her great powers but endanger her life. Can she save herself and prevent her beloved beasts from being used as tools of war?--