After miraculously winning the Queen's Tournament, Roh thought the hardest part was behind her—but claiming her crown requires an even more dangerous trial: hunting down three magic birthstones scattered across hostile realms while keeping a devastating secret locked away. Surrounded by questionable allies and facing her own inner demons, she'll venture into shadowed territories ruled by cunning enemies who are willing to play deadly games to stop her. With each step toward power, Roh discovers that the real cost of a crown might be far higher than she ever imagined, and that the greatest threat to her reign could be herself. This second book in the quartet is pure adventure—packed with political scheming, heart-pounding action, and the kind of character growth that'll have you completely invested in whether Roh can survive what's coming.

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