The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction--from debut author Roseanne A.
But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?.
When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other.
And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition. requiring the beating heart of a king. . .
Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic .
Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck.
But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own.
But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal--kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia\'s freedom.
For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran.
Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Ren e Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.
Brown.
The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction--from debut author Roseanne A
