THE ORDER OF MASKS DUOLOGY
Two ambitious young women navigate deadly court politics, determined to improve their lives - no matter the sacrifice.
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THE ORDER OF MASKS
In the cut-throat Ravalian Court, alliances shift in a heartbeat and seduction is the prelude to murder. Only one thing is certain: not everyone will survive.
Circus performer Mira has spent her life on the run. She is determined to secure her future by competing in the deadly Trials and winning a place in one of the three magical royal Orders.
Princess Scarlett is fighting to withstand her half-brothers’ sinister ambitions and seize power. Mira is the opportunity she’s been waiting for – a dangerous outsider poised to cleave apart the very foundations of the Court.
As Mira and Scarlett navigate a glittering world of magic, court intrigue and forbidden romances, they must decide if they are co-conspirators or rivals in a bloody bid for the throne. Will they sacrifice everything – even their own lovers – for power and revenge?
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THE WEIGHT OF CROWNS
The heart-pounding conclusion to the high-stakes The Order of Masks romantic fantasy duology, with dangerous enemies-to-lovers romance, deadly politics and a war to change the fate of empires.
Two queens. One throne. Who will claim the crown?
On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves entangled in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown.
Scarlett is now in full control of her death magic, and backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri. But as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must decide: is claiming the crown worth spilling a river of blood?
Under attack in Kalure, Mira desperately needs allies. With the sting of Scarlett’s betrayal still fresh, Mira must embrace her dangerous blood magic and enlist the help of devious Prince Cassius. But can Mira trust him with her crown – or her heart?
There cannot be two queens – and both Scarlett and Mira are poised to shatter the world order.
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“THE WEIGHT OF CROWNS is truly exciting fantasy filled with fascinating characters, political intrigue, and unexpected twists. I loved it!”
– Marie Rutkoski, New York Times bestselling author of THE WINNER’S CURSE trilogy
“THE ORDER OF MASKS is a thrilling debut from Alina Bellchambers, with a vividly realised, cut-throat world of court intrigue, secrets and morally grey characters fighting to survive. A fantastic fast-paced read with a brilliant plot that keeps you guessing!”
– Vanessa Len, internationally bestselling author of Only a Monster and Never a Hero
“From page one, THE ORDER OF MASKS grabbed me by the throat and never let go. Shocking. Unpredictable. Devastating. Characters you can never trust but desperately want to. A glittering dagger of a book that cuts as much as it awes.”
– Natalie Mae, Spiegel bestselling author of The Kinder Poison trilogy
“A high-stakes, richly layered adventure filled with covert missions and moonlit trysts — this debut is as seductive and dangerous as the Ravalian Court where the story takes place.”
– Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I am Devoured