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Alessandra wants a crown and plans to kill for it. This ruthless noblewoman is tired of those who ignore her. She sets her sights on the Shadow King. She plans to win his love and wed him. Then she will kill him and seize his realm.

But no one knows the full scope of his powers. Some say the shadows around him obey his will. Others claim they show him what his foes think. When others plot to kill him, Alessandra must keep him safe. She needs him alive until he makes her queen. Her growing feelings for him put her plans at risk.

Tricia Levenseller blends dark fantasy, romance, and mystery for young adults. Two ruthless rivals form a bond that blurs love and the urge to rule. Court plots and hidden secrets shape their fight for power. The court has rich food, corsets, and daggers set with rubies. This is the first book in the series.