In a brutal kingdom where magic has been outlawed and cruelty thrives, a young assassin is offered one chance at freedom: compete for the right to become the king’s champion. As she is drawn into a court of danger, secrets, and shifting loyalties, she must decide how far she will go to survive—and what kind of future she is willing to fight for. Sweeping, fast-paced, and richly imagined, this epic fantasy series blends deadly intrigue, fierce heroine energy, and escalating magic and adventure.