Immortal Longings: the seriously heart pounding and addictive epic dark fantasy romance sensation: 1

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FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.'Each page is fierce and filled with yearning - I loved it' ANDREA STEWARTThe only way to win, is to survive. Every year, thousands flock to San-Er, the dangerously dense capital twin cities of the kingdom of Talin, where the palace hosts a set of deadly games. Those confident in their ability to jump between bodies can enter a fight to the death - for the chance to win unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi has been in hiding for five years, ever since she murdered her parents to free the people of Talin from her tyrannical family. Only one person stands in her way of finishing the job: her reclusive uncle King Kasa. However, she knows he always greets the victor of the games. If she wins, she will finally get the chance to kill him. Enter Anton Makusa, whose childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace. He's deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Which means his last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning. When Anton proposes an unexpected alliance with Calla, they quickly find their partnership spiraling into something all-consuming. But before the games close, Calla must decide what she's playing for - her lover or her kingdom. For no matter what, only one of them can walk out alive . . .#1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong's adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, is a fiery collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.

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THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Fierce and filled with yearning' ANDREA STEWART 'Smart, imaginative, and brutal' WESLEY CHU Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, enemies-to-lovers epic adult fantasy romance retelling of Antony and Cleopatra, set amid a deadly city-wide Battle Royale game. WIN, OR DIE TRYING. Five years ago, Princess Calla vowed to tear down San-Er's tyrannical monarchy. First, she killed her parents. Now her sights are set on her uncle: the remaining, reclusive king. The only way to reach him is to enter his deadly games, and be crowned the winner by his hand. Anton Makusa's childhood love lies in a coma, and he is deep in debt trying to keep her alive. His last chance at saving her is winning the games. When the two form an uneasy alliance, victory is soon within their reach. But as their mutual attraction proves increasingly undeniable, Calla must decide what she's playing for - her lover or her kingdom. TROPES Dystopia Deadly competition Enemies-to-lovers Power dynamics READERS LOVE IMMORTAL LONGINGS 'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!' 'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' '5. big. shiny. stars. [...] I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' 'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!!' 'The plot is as intricately layered as the setting and characters'

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Pagina's: 400, Editie: Heruitgave, Paperback, Hodder & Stoughton