The gorgeous and darkly compelling sequel to The Crown’s Game-perfect for fans of Red Queen and Shadow and Bone. A New York Instances bestseller!

Magic is growing, shadows are rising, as well as the throne is at stake…

Russia is within the brink of great modification. Pasha’s coronation techniques, and Vika is now the Imperial Enchanter, but the function she once coveted may be even more difficult-and dangerous-than she ever expected.

Pasha is grappling with his own problems-his legitimacy is in doubt, the lady he loves about The Crown’s Fate loathes him, and he believes his best friend is deceased. Whenever a challenger to the throne emerges-and using the magic in Russia growing rapidly-Pasha must do whatever it takes to keep his placement and protect his kingdom.

For Nikolai, the stopping of the Crown’s Game stung deeply. Although he simply managed to get away death, Nikolai continues to be alone, a darkness hidden inside a not-quite-real globe of his own creation. However when he’s given a second chance at life-tied to a dark price-Nikolai must decide just how far he’s ready to proceed to go back to the world.

With revolution increasing, dangerous fresh magic rearing up, and a tsardom up for the taking, Vika, Nikolai, and Pasha must fight-or face the destruction of not merely their world but also themselves.