The Forests of Silence by Emily Rodda Tagged on: begins with birthday epic fantasy and both parents alive live in tree magic stones riddles
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Tagged on: begins with birthday false rumors spread about MC's death long-lost orphaned royalty loyal bodyguard MC has secret identity MC is shot WWI
Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde Tagged on: begins with birthday long-lost orphaned royalty magic crown magic ring magic shoes MC makes witty remarks MC wanted dead by family