Book Overview
The first book in an epic new series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to clear her name for her father's murder. In the Cyrilian Empire, Affinites are reviled. Their varied gifts to control the world around them are unnatural--dangerous. And Anastacya Mikhailov, the crown princess, has a terrifying secret. Her deadly Affinity to blood is her curse and the reason she has lived her life hidden behind palace walls. When Ana's father, the emperor, is murdered, her world is shattered. Framed as his killer, Ana must flee the palace to save her life. And to clear her name, she must find her father's murderer on her own. But the Cyrilia beyond the palace walls is far different from the one she thought she knew. Corruption rules the land, and a greater conspiracy is at work--one that threatens the very balance of her world. And there is only one person corrupt enough to help Ana get to its core: Ramson Quicktongue. A cunning crime lord of the Cyrilian underworld, Ramson has sinister plans--though he might have met his match in Ana. Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of all. "Cinematic storytelling at its best."--Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back "Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that pulls readers in."--The New York Times Book Review
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525707794
ISBN13:9780525707790
Release Date:November 2019
Publisher:Delacorte Press
Length:464 Pages
Weight:1.34 lbs.
Dimensions:1.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"
Age Range:14 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 9 and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Couldn't put it down.
Published by GrizzlyXD , 7 months ago
It was fun to explore this new world. It builds and takes a few turns here and there that just kept me on the edge of my seat. Though the idea of few individuels having unique abilities isn't new, like the Graceling series or Shadow and Bone universe, it still takes on a new twist.
Absolutely terrific!
Published by Sarah , 4 years ago
Absolutely terrific! Strong female character who gets more badass as the story progresses.
The plot is terrific and I love how the author has a lot of allegories to the human trafficking trade and government corruption
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