The Order of Masks #02: The Weight of Crowns

Two queens. One throne. Who will claim the crown?

On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves entangled in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown.

Backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri, Scarlett has Mira right where she wants her. But winning the Ravalian Empire requires spilling a river of blood, and as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must decide: is claiming the crown worth becoming as poisonous as the death magic she wields?

With Prince Roran's campaign of terror spreading, Mira desperately needs allies. Even as Scarlett offers Mira a deal she can't refuse, Mira embraces her dangerous blood magic and enlists the help of devious Prince Cassius. But can Mira trust him with her crown - or her heart?

As the fate of the empire hangs in the balance, both Scarlett and Mira are poised to shatter the world order - but there cannot be two queens. And only one will be left standing . . .

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Alina Bellchambers (Author)

Alina Bellchambers makes use of her psychology degree by writing dark, twisty thrillers and epic romantic fantasies featuring strong female voices, enemies to lovers romance and high stakes, where you never know who is going to survive – or what the cost of their survival might be.

Alina grew up in her family's bookstore and now writes on a hobby farm in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia. When not typing in her study and drinking copious amounts of tea, Alina enjoys connecting with readers, hiking with her feisty dog Scamp, and being involved in the creative arts. Most recently she acted in acclaimed horror film Bring Her Back and Hilltop Hoods’ music video The Gift.