Kingsbane

<p>Book two in the New York Times bestselling dark fantasy series, the Empirium Trilogy!<Br>Two queens, separated by thousands of years, connected by secrets and lies, must continue their fight amid deadly plots and unthinkable betrayals that will test their strength—and their hearts.<Br>Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun Queen, but her trials are far from over. The Gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. To repair it, Rielle must collect the seven hidden castings of the saints. Meanwhile, to help her prince and love Audric protect Celdaria, Rielle must spy on the angel Corien—but his promises of freedom and power may prove too tempting to resist.<Br>Centuries later, Eliana Ferracora grapples with her new reality: She is the Sun Queen, humanity's long-awaited savior. But fear of corruption—fear of becoming another Rielle—keeps Eliana's power dangerous and unpredictable. Hunted by all, racing against time to save her dying friend Navi, Eliana must decide how to wear a crown she never wanted—by embracing her mother's power, or rejecting it forever.<Br>Perfect for those looking for:<Br>Epic fantasy with stunning and elaborate world building Teen fantasy books for girls Strong complex female characters An immersive series with an intricate magic system Friendship and teen romance booksThe Empirium Trilogy:<Br>Furyborn (Book 1) Kingsbane (Book 2) Lightbringer (Book 3)Praise for Furyborn:<Br>A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018<Br>A Goodreads Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018<Br>A Bustle Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018<Br>"A must-read." —Refinery29<Br>"A series to watch." —Paste Magazine<Br>"Visionary." —Bustle Magazine<Br>"One of the biggest new YA fantasies." —Entertainment Weekly<Br>"Empowering." —BuzzFeed<Br>"Beautiful, brutal, heart-stopping, and epic." —Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer and the Daughter of Smoke and Bone saga</p>