In the beginning of the novel, Alyss is characterized as dependent, creative, and adventuress. She is to be the next queen; however, she is far too dependent on her parents. The author states, “King Nolan and his men ambushed as they approached Heart Palace, Redd marching up to him….killing her father” Alyss cried because of knowing that her parents are dead and that she is going to have to survive on her own now. This tells you that Alyss loves her parents, and she is very emotional knowing that her father was killed. With losing her parents and without knowing where Dodge is she probably is most likely sad and clueless. When Alyss was dancing with Dodge, Alyss says to him, “I order you to go nowhere.” While we’re dancing, Redd and her soldiers
