The Crown's Fate: 2 (Crown's Game | 2)

The gorgeous and darkly compelling sequel to The Crown’s Game—perfect for fans of Red Queen and Shadow and Bone. A New York Times bestseller!Magic is growing | shadows are rising | and the throne is at stake…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. 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.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.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.