{"product_id":"the-gifted-king-9798999090102","title":"The Gifted King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Song of Ice and Fire\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eElden Ring\u003c\/em\u003e meet a Heathcliff-esque reverse telling of \u003cem\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e in this riveting grimdark saga-starter teasing a vast, sweeping celestial war. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second-born son of Anchora's oldest king, Vhogare lived his life dancing just outside of the rules, every risk carefully hidden beneath an artful mask of courtesy. But when he encounters a rogue horseman heralding the end of his world, no place for honor remains. Desperate and determined, he steps up to play the celestial game-a mortal among the hearts of stars. As the sand slides through his hourglass, will he save the world he loves, or will he forsake the shield for the sword?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Elden Ring, Vikings, Peaky Blinders, and Bloodborne, The Gifted King pits villain against villain and brother against brother in an epic tale of lost love and man versus the divine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gifted King\u003c\/em\u003e is a tragic grimdark epic high fantasy villain origin story intended for an adult audience. Please see Lizabeth's website for a comprehensive list of content warnings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhoenix, Lizabeth:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lizabeth Phoenix is the woman in the corner of the room, neck-deep in coffee, face buried in her beloved MacBook. She's also hatching wild plots, dreaming up dragon names, and charting time-traveler visits. Her life's goal is to write morally midnight characters and battle-cry-worthy victories because light shines brightest in darkness.When not writing or fighting the South Carolina heat, she spends hours immersed in the worlds of A Song of Ice and Fire and Elden Ring. One might say she's a little obsessed. . . .","brand":"Phoenix Universe Publications, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623884783890,"sku":"9798999090102","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_12d135d7-c71e-4e7d-b7ed-6823dd7e7f27.jpg?v=1758647629","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-gifted-king-9798999090102","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}