Trial of the Sun Queen

After twelve years of brutal captivity under the Aurora King, Lor is unexpectedly freed and thrust into an entirely different kind of danger: the Sun Queen Trials, where she'll compete against nine other women for the hand—and heart—of a rival king. She has no idea why she was chosen, doesn't belong in this glittering court, and is desperately unwelcome, but winning means freedom and the chance to finally exact her revenge on the man who tormented her for so long. As the other Tributes scheme to eliminate her and the mysterious Sun King watches from his throne, Lor must navigate deadly competition, court politics, and the complicated feelings blooming between her and her unexpected champion. With failure meaning either death or a return to unspeakable horrors, she's determined to claim victory—no matter the cost.