#1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong's adult epic fantasy debut inspired by
Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra is a fiery collision of power plays spilled blood and
romance amidst a set of deadly games. The only way to win is to survive. Every year thousands
flock to San-Er the dangerously dense capital twin cities of the kingdom of Talin where the
palace hosts a set of deadly games. Those confident in their ability to jump between bodies can
enter a fight to the death - for the chance to win unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi
has been in hiding for five years ever since she murdered her parents to free the people of
Talin from her tyrannical family. Only one person stands in her way of finishing the job: her
reclusive uncle King Kasa. However she knows he always greets the victor of the games. If she
wins she will finally get the chance to kill him. Enter Anton Makusa whose childhood love has
lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace. He's deep in debt trying to keep
her alive. Which means his last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning. When
Anton proposes an unexpected alliance with Calla they quickly find their partnership spiraling
into something all-consuming. But before the games close Calla must decide what she's playing
for - her lover or her kingdom. For no matter what only one of them can walk out alive . . .
