Pre-order the brand new epic romantasy series from the author of A Court This Cruel and Lovely, perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros.

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Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers.
Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros.

But first, she must enter the Sundering-an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor's elite guard.
As stakes rise and secrets emerge, she quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor--while also finding herself depending on the enemy to hone her power ... The emporor's vampiric son.
To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself-and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny...

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Tropes/Themes:
1. Enemies-to-lovers
2. Forced proximity
3. Magic
4. Tournament

About the Author
Stacia Stark is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of romantasy filled with found families, self-reliant heroines, and brooding, grumpy heroes. Her books have been translated into over 15 languages. Her Kingdom of Lies series was nominated twice for Goodreads Choice Awards. When she's not writing or exploring the world, Stacia can usually be found sprawled on her sofa, lost in the pages of a good book.

Reviews
The start of the next great franchise . . . a bit of everything that makes the genre what it is. The perfect mix of what audiences are interested in right now * WinterisComing.net *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241740033
Author Stacia Stark
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 519g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 153mm * 32mm