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When a mysterious island appears for just 100 days every century, six realm rulers are summoned to compete in a deadly game where the stakes are breaking ancient curses and gaining unimaginable power. Isla Crown arrives with secrets of her own, and as alliances form and romance blooms amid the danger, she discovers that winning might require sacrificing everything she holds dear. The intrigue is delicious, the world is gorgeously rendered, and the tension crackles on every page as Isla navigates treacherous games, seductive politics, and unexpected connections. If you love high-stakes fantasy with swoon-worthy romance woven through morally complex characters, this duology starter will have you absolutely racing to the end!
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