Kill the Queen

In a captivating mix reminiscent of Gladiator and Game of Thrones, this spellbinding fantasy begins with a royal woman transforming into a skilled warrior to defeat her treacherous cousin, avenge her family, and rescue her kingdom. This enthralling saga is crafted by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author recognized for the Elemental Assassin series. The narrative weaves magic, murder, intrigue, adventure, and romance as it unfolds in the kingdom of Bellona, where magical prowess dictates one's social worth. Lady Everleigh, despite her unimposing magical abilities, is merely a background figure within the royal court. Seventeenth in line for the throne, she remains largely unnoticed and marginalized. However, the royal palace is rife with hidden threats. When the ruthless crown princess Vasilia murders her mother, the queen, to seize the throne, Evie and the other royal family members come under deadly attack. Fortunately, Evie possesses a hidden magical immunity, enabling her to escape the slaughter. In hiding, she finds refuge with a group of gladiators who, beyond providing entertainment, are sophisticated warriors trained for combat, notably Lucas Sullivan, a powerful magician harboring secrets of his own. Faced with uncertainty about her future, Evie trains with the gladiators as she determines her path forward. With Vasilia’s reign pushing Bellona towards war, Evie's destiny is unveiled: she must transform into a formidable gladiator and kill the queen.