by Elise Kova
First published 2023
Evelyn is an orphaned commoner in a kingdom ruled by a royal dynasty. When the king's heir is murdered, Evelyn is forced to compete against other noble-born contenders in a deadly tournament to decide the next monarch. As she navigates deadly trials and cunning rivals, Evelyn must uncover a dark conspiracy that threatens the kingdom's future - and her own.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, action, political-thriller, royalty
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Kingdom
394 pages · Hardcover · Silver Wing Press
Content warnings: death, violence