The enchanting and bloodthirsty sequel to bestselling novel The Cruel Prince. You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. The first lesson is to make yourself strong. Jude must keep her younger brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king. But someone close to Jude means to betray her, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings. 12+ Dramatic and thrilling fantasy filled with magic, politics and treachery.