Rise of the Vicious Princess
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The first in a YA political fantasy duology about a fierce princess determined to bring lasting peace to her kingdom regardless of the cost to her heartβfrom C.J. Redwine, the author of the Defiance series and the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series. Perfect for fans ofΒ These Violent Delights, And I Darken, and Ash Princess.
Princess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe Montevallo, even if the cost is her own heart.
When violence erupts in the castle itself, nearly killing the queen, Charis must assume her motherβs duties and manage both the war and her kingdom. But as an unseen enemy begins sinking Caleraβs ships, Charis realizes a threat much greater than Montevallo is coming for her people. So she forms a plan.
By day, she is Caleraβs formidable princess intent on forging an alliance with Montevallo. By night, she disguises herself as a smuggler and roams the sea with a trusted group of loyalists, hunting for their new enemies. And through it all, there's the one boy she can't haveβwho guards her life, but steals her heart.
But her enemies are much closer than Charis realizes, and her heart isnβt the only thing she has left to lose.
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C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author of speculative fiction, a diehard lover of going to the movies, and a believer in fairytales. She keeps a six-foot tall Loki figure in her office and will argue the merits of Batman vs. Superman with anyone she meets. She once accidentally punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesnβt recommend it.
