The Crown’s Fate
Author(s): Evelyn Skye

The gorgeous and darkly compelling sequel to The Crowns Gameperfect for fans of Red Queen and Shadow and Bone. A New York Times bestseller!

Magic is growing, shadows are rising, and the throne is at stake

Russia is on the brink of great change. Pashas coronation approaches, and Vika is now the Imperial Enchanter, but the role she once coveted may be more difficultand dangerousthan she ever expected.

Pasha is grappling with his own problemshis legitimacy is in doubt, the girl he loves loathes him, and he believes his best friend is dead. When a challenger to the throne emergesand with the magic in Russia growing rapidlyPasha must do whatever it takes to keep his position and protect his kingdom.

For Nikolai, the ending of the Crowns Game stung deeply. Although he just managed to escape death, Nikolai remains alone, a shadow hidden in a not-quite-real world of his own creation. But when hes given a second chance at lifetied to a dark priceNikolai must decide just how far hes willing to go to return to the world.

With revolution on the rise, dangerous new magic rearing up, and a tsardom up for the taking, Vika, Nikolai, and Pasha must fightor face the destruction of not only their world but also themselves.

Review(s):
A memorable alternate history and a page-turner full of surprises.
Fans of The Crowns Game will be delighted
Praise for THE CROWNS GAME: Readers will eagerly await the next installment.
Praise for THE CROWNS GAME: The Crowns Game is a captivating tale that deftly transports readers to a mysterious and fascinating fantasy world, one teeming with hidden magic and fiery romance.
Praise for THE CROWNS GAME: Utterly enchanting. The true wizardry is in the atmosphere-Skye crafts a Russia of magic and elegance, depicting St. Petersburg in such a breath-taking way that youll swear youre standing on the banks of the Neva and dancing through the halls of the Winter Palace.
Praise for THE CROWNS GAME: Gorgeous and richly imagined, The Crowns Game is a dazzling exploration of the choices we make when faced with impossible situations and our darker selves. Readers will fall unabashedly in love with this novel.
Praise for THE CROWNS GAME: It was beautiful. It was terrible. I loved it.
Praise for THE CROWNS GAME: The Night Circus meets Cinderella in an alternate Russia. This extraordinary world has everything from insanely creative acts of magic, political intrigue, hope against all odds, romance, and oh-such-high-stakes-non-stop action. It is hands-down honest-to-goodness brilliant. Bravo.

ISBN:9780062422613