*Spoiler free*
When the Emperor dies, the five royal houses of Etrusia attend the Call, where one of their own will be selected to compete for the throne. It is always the oldest child, the one who has been preparing for years to compete in the Trial. But this year is different. This year, these five outcasts will answer the call…. THE LIAR: Emilia must hide her dark magic or be put to death. THE SOLDIER: Lucian is a warrior who has sworn to never lift a sword again. THE SERVANT: Vespir is a dragon trainer whose skills alone will keep her in the game. THE THIEF: Ajax knows that nothing is free–he must take what he wants. THE MURDERER: Hyperia was born to rule and will stop at nothing to take her throne.
I heard dragons and I was on board. Then I saw the cover, with all those swords, and I was totally on board. And then I learned that it was about five people fighting for the chance to become emperor, all with their own secrets and struggles, and I was ready to scream with how awesome this book sounded. Trigger warnings: grief, rape (kind off page, not explicit) violence, gore, blood)
