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A BRAND NEW FANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORThe only way to win, is to survive.'Each page is fierce and filled with yearning - I loved it' ANDREA STEWARTEvery 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 . . .#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.*** READERS LOVE IMMORTAL LONGINGS ***'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!' Netgalley - 5 star review'The world of San-Er is possibly the most unique thing I've ever read and if you love The Hunger Games you will most certainly love this' Netgalley - 5 star review'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' Netgalley - 5 star review'5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' Netgalley - 5 star review 'The Hunger Games x 90s Asian Noir x Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra. RUN DON'T WALK to pre-order this bad boy, trust me you need it in your life' Netgalley - 5 star review

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Fierce and filled with yearning' ANDREA STEWART'Smart, imaginative, and brutal' WESLEY CHURomance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, enemies-to-lovers epic adult fantasy romance retelling of Antony and Cleopatra, set amid a deadly city-wide Battle Royale game.WIN, OR DIE TRYING.Five years ago, Princess Calla vowed to tear down San-Er's tyrannical monarchy. First, she killed her parents. Now her sights are set on her uncle: the remaining, reclusive king. The only way to reach him is to enter his deadly games, and be crowned the winner by his hand.Anton Makusa's childhood love lies in a coma, and he is deep in debt trying to keep her alive. His last chance at saving her is winning the games.When the two form an uneasy alliance, victory is soon within their reach. But as their mutual attraction proves increasingly undeniable, Calla must decide what she's playing for ­- her lover or her kingdom.TROPESDystopia 🌃🧬 Deadly competition ☠ Enemies-to-lovers ⚔️❤️Power dynamics 👑READERS LOVE IMMORTAL LONGINGS'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. [...] I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The plot is as intricately layered as the setting and characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Fierce and filled with yearning' ANDREA STEWART'Smart, imaginative, and brutal' WESLEY CHURomance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, enemies-to-lovers epic adult fantasy romance retelling of Antony and Cleopatra, set amid a deadly city-wide Battle Royale game.WIN, OR DIE TRYING.Five years ago, Princess Calla vowed to tear down San-Er's tyrannical monarchy. First, she killed her parents. Now her sights are set on her uncle: the remaining, reclusive king. The only way to reach him is to enter his deadly games, and be crowned the winner by his hand.Anton Makusa's childhood love lies in a coma, and he is deep in debt trying to keep her alive. His last chance at saving her is winning the games.When the two form an uneasy alliance, victory is soon within their reach. But as their mutual attraction proves increasingly undeniable, Calla must decide what she's playing for ­- her lover or her kingdom.TROPESDystopia 🌃🧬 Deadly competition ☠ Enemies-to-lovers ⚔️❤️Power dynamics 👑READERS LOVE IMMORTAL LONGINGS'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. [...] I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The plot is as intricately layered as the setting and characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Smart, imaginative, and brutal' Wesley Chu'As brutal and merciless as its characters' Andrea Stewart'Gripping, bewildering, irresistible' Ryka AokiSEQUEL TO THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE IMMORTAL LONGINGS!Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, electric enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance, inspired by Antony and Cleopatra.The games are over. Let chaos reign.Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne.Only Calla knows it isn't really August.Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts.As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LIVE AND BREATHE The Hunger Games so the second I saw this book I knew I HAD to read it and guess what? I was not disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!! (a must read for any chloe gong or any fantasy lovers!!)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

** Endpapers available for a limited time only, pre-order to guarantee your copy now!**The games are over. Let chaos reign.Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne.Only Calla knows it isn't really August.Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts.As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .

'Grabbed me by the throat' Olivie Blake'Ferociously savage' Sangu Mandanna'Another cutthroat classic' Tasha SuriThe epic sequel to the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Immortal Longings.Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, electric enemies-to-lovers epic fantasy romance, inspired by Antony and Cleopatra.The games are over. Let chaos reign.Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated the king. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne.Only Calla knows it isn't really August.Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body, and has no intention of giving it back. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts.As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .READERS LOVE CHLOE GONG'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'5. big. shiny. stars. good f******g god dude she has done it AGAIN. NO MISSES. BANGER AFTER BANGER . . . AND I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LIVE AND BREATHE The Hunger Games so the second I saw this book I knew I HAD to read it and guess what? I was not disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!! (a must read for any chloe gong or any fantasy lovers!!)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong." -Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixWar beckons in the kingdom of Talin. On one side sits Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa, and on the other, the recently dethroned August Shenzhi and Calla's own predecessor Sinoa Tuoleimi. Neither will rest until the opposition is buried. Calla assumed victory would be easy. She wears the divine crown after a violent coup, wielding the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. Then the provinces start to whisper of the old gods returning to earth, and suddenly the game board is flipped upside-down.Anton thought he aligned himself with victory. When he swore to serve as Calla's general, he understood the battle they were waging. But he fears Calla is no longer herself with the crown. Rather, he fears that Calla is returning to who she once was.August would sacrifice anything for victory. He has waited his entire life for the throne, and surrender is not an option. In the face of age-old immortals challenging his terrain and the possibility of betrayal from his closest and most cherished guard, he must be careful who he trusts.Because when the war ends, there can only be one king.The action-packed finale to Chloe Gong's New York Times bestselling Flesh & False Gods trilogy - inspired by Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra - brings readers the ultimate showdown for power among gods and men.

"The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong." -Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas SixWar beckons in the kingdom of Talin. On one side sits Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa, and on the other, the recently dethroned August Shenzhi and Calla's own predecessor Sinoa Tuoleimi. Neither will rest until the opposition is buried.Calla assumed victory would be easy. She wears the divine crown after a violent coup, wielding the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. Then the provinces start to whisper of the old gods returning to earth, and suddenly the game board is flipped upside-down.Anton thought he aligned himself with victory. When he swore to serve as Calla's general, he understood the battle they were waging. But he fears Calla is no longer herself with the crown. Rather, he fears that Calla is returning to who she once was.August would sacrifice anything for victory. He has waited his entire life for the throne, and surrender is not an option. In the face of age-old immortals challenging his terrain and the possibility of betrayal from his closest and most cherished guard, he must be careful who he trusts.Because when the war ends, there can only be one king.The action-packed finale to Chloe Gong's New York Times bestselling Flesh & False Gods trilogy-inspired by Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra-brings readers the ultimate showdown for power among gods and men.