He took everything from me, destroyed all I knew. Hunted me, demanded my hand in marriage. But I prevailed. Now it's time to return the favor. Davina is a princess; that is before her father loses the Wagering. Forced to flee the only home she has ever known, thrust into hiding, and bound to an overbearing protector, Davina struggles with her new normal. The new king is wicked, ruling with violence and fear. He takes what he wants and kills any in his way. Meraki begins to die, breaking apart from the cruelty the King leaves in his wake. As the chasms open and threaten to swallow up their world, the people scream for a savior. Hunted relentlessly by the wicked king's Keeper, Davina and Zander must fight to stay alive and out of the hands of Bronte. They manage to stay hidden, but they can't hide forever. A secret is revealed that pushes Davina out of hiding, forces her to learn about who she really is. Is she strong enough to enter the Wagering and dethrone the wicked king. Davina must seek out allies; mages, keepers, and even the gods. Faced with marriage to a mad man, or death, Davina decides to enter the Wagering, and fight for the crown. But the hardest thing she must do is stay alive long enough to enter the games.
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