{"product_id":"kill-the-queen-9780062797612","title":"Kill the Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGladiator\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/em\u003e: a royal woman becomes a skilled warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic from the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin series--an enthralling tale that combines magic, murder, intrigue, adventure, and a hint of romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a realm where one's magical power determines one's worth, Lady Everleigh's lack of obvious ability relegates her to the shadows of the royal court of Bellona, a kingdom steeped in gladiator tradition. Seventeenth in line for the throne, Evie is nothing more than a ceremonial fixture, overlooked and mostly forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut dark forces are at work inside the palace. When her cousin Vasilia, the crown princess, assassinates her mother the queen and takes the throne by force, Evie is also attacked, along with the rest of the royal family. Luckily for Evie, her secret immunity to magic helps her escape the massacre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForced into hiding to survive, she falls in with a gladiator troupe. Though they use their talents to entertain and amuse the masses, the gladiators are actually highly trained warriors skilled in the art of war, especially Lucas Sullivan, a powerful magier with secrets of his own. Uncertain of her future--or if she even has one--Evie begins training with the troupe until she can decide her next move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as the bloodthirsty Vasilia exerts her power, pushing Bellona to the brink of war, Evie's fate becomes clear: she must become a fearsome gladiator herself . . . and kill the queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEstep, Jennifer:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJennifer Estep is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author who prowls the streets of her imagination in search of her next fantasy idea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJennifer is the author of the \u003cstrong\u003eCrown of Shards\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eElemental Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efantasy series. She has written more than 35 books, along with numerous novellas and stories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hanging out with friends and family, doing yoga, and reading fantasy and romance books. She also watches way too much TV and loves all things related to superheroes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725264392466,"sku":"9780062797612","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdfff9c6-e37a-40fd-bcab-c4a9932b8283.jpg?v=1734822809","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kill-the-queen-9780062797612","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}