Crown's Fate

<p><strong>The gorgeous and darkly compelling sequel to <em>The Crown's Game</em>--perfect for fans of <em>Red Queen</em> and <em>Shadow and Bone</em>.</strong> <strong>A <em>New York Times</em> bestseller!</strong></p><p><em>Magic is growing shadows are rising and the throne is at stake...</em></p><p>Russia is on the brink of great change. Pasha's coronation approaches and Vika is now the Imperial Enchanter but the role she once coveted may be more difficult--and dangerous--than she ever expected. </p><p>Pasha is grappling with his own problems--his legitimacy is in doubt the girl he loves loathes him and he believes his best friend is dead. When a challenger to the throne emerges--and with the magic in Russia growing rapidly--Pasha must do whatever it takes to keep his position and protect his kingdom.</p><p>For Nikolai the ending of the Crown's Game stung deeply. Although he just managed to escape death Nikolai remains alone a shadow hidden in a not-quite-real world of his own creation. But when he's given a second chance at life--tied to a dark price--Nikolai must decide just how far he's willing to go to return to the world.</p><p>With revolution on the rise dangerous new magic rearing up and a tsardom up for the taking Vika Nikolai and Pasha must fight--or face the destruction of not only their world but also themselves.</p>