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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...
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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.
Immortal Longings encourages readers to delve into a world of intrigue, passion, and high-stakes games where every moment counts and alliances can mean the difference between life and death.
Series: Flesh and False Gods
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23% offImmortal Longings
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...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Vilest Things
The games are over. Let chaos reign. Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn't really August. Anton Makusa is still...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Vilest Things
Endpapers available for a limited time only, pre-order to guarantee your copy now! The games are over. Let chaos reign. Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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"The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong." -Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixWar beckons in the kingdom of Talin. On one side sits Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa, and on the other, the recently dethroned August Shenzhi and Calla's own predecessor Sinoa Tuoleimi. Neither...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781399700467
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 July 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodderscape
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 194.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in the New York Times, PEOPLE, Forbes and more. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in English and International Relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Chloe is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.
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