Crush the King
Crush the King by Jennifer Estep is a captivating addition to the Crown of Shards series, published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 17, 2020. This 432-page novel unfolds the story of Queen Everleigh Blair of Bellona, a fierce gladiator queen who confronts her enemies in a high-stakes battle filled with magic, courtly intrigue, and romance. After surviving a mass murder of her royal family and numerous assassination attempts, Evie is determined to take the fight to her adversaries during the Regalia Games, a gathering of warriors and nobles from various kingdoms.
In this installment, readers will find Evie navigating the complexities of her growing magical abilities while facing new threats that challenge her resolve. With the support of her loyal friends, she embarks on a mission to outsmart the conniving king of Morta and secure her throne. The narrative blends elements of fantasy, action, and adventure, immersing readers in a world where strategy and strength are essential for survival. Crush the King promises an engaging exploration of loyalty, power, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
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A fierce gladiator queen must face off against her enemies in an epic battle in this next thrilling installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards series–an action-packed adventure full of magic, murderous machinations, courtly intrigue, and pulse-pounding romance.
Queen Everleigh Blair of Bellona has survived the mass murder of the royal family, become a fearsome warrior trained by an elite gladiator troupe, and unleashed her ability to destroy magic. After surviving yet another assassination attempt orchestrated by the conniving king of Morta, Evie has had enough. It’s time to turn the tables and take the fight to her enemies.
There is no better opportunity to strike than during the Regalia Games, a time when warriors, nobles, and royals from all the kingdoms come together to compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal friends, Evie goes on the attack at the Regalia, but things don’t turn out the way she hopes. Soon, she is facing a terrifying new threat, and she will have to dig deep and learn even more about her growing magic if she has any chance of defeating her foes.
Because to secure her throne and ensure her kingdom’s survival, Evie must think like a true Bellonan: she must outsmart and outwit her enemies . . . and crush the king.
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