The Cruelest Mercy
The Cruelest Mercy by Natalie Mae, published by Penguin on June 15, 2021, is a continuation of the story that began in The Kinder Poison. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the magical kingdom of Orkena, which is on the verge of war, and centers on Zahru, a girl who was once condemned to death but now finds herself in a position to save her realm.
Readers will discover a tale where Zahru, having sworn off further adventures, is thrust back into conflict as Crown Prince Jet faces the impending threat of war. The return of Prince Kasta, who claims to be the rightful heir with a mark from the gods, complicates matters further. Zahru’s own unexpected connection to this mark grants her a claim to the throne, forcing her to confront her past and the potential horrors that could arise if Kasta ascends to power. The story weaves elements of fantasy, romance, and historical intrigue, as Zahru and her allies race against time to prevent a devastating outcome for Orkena.
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In this sequel to The Kinder Poison—which People magazine proclaimed a “delicious high-stakes adventure”—the magical kingdom of Orkena is on the brink of war, and the only person who can save it is Zahru, the girl they once doomed to death.
After surviving the Crossing, Zahru has sworn off adventures. While Crown Prince Jet navigates the looming threat of war, she’s content to simply figure out what the future holds for them. But they’re dealt a devastating blow when prince Kasta returns with a shocking claim: he’s the true winner of the Crossing and the rightful heir, and he bears the gods’ mark as proof. Even more surprising—he’s not the only one.
Somehow, Zahru possesses the very same mark, giving her equal right to the throne. The last thing she wants is to rule beside her would-be executioner, but she can’t let Orkena fall into his merciless hands. So Zahru, Jet, and their allies must race against the clock to find a way to stop Kasta, because once he’s crowned, there’s no telling what horrors he’ll unleash to win the war.
Zahru will do whatever it takes to keep Kasta from taking the throne…but to stop a villain, is she willing to become one herself?
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