Choose: A quick death or a slow poison Locked deep in the palace dungeon for killing her abuser, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed. But just as she’s resigned herself to her fate, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve.
As the food taster, she will eat the best meals and have rooms in the palace — but risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. To make matters worse, the chief of security deliberately feeds her a deadly substance, and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison.
As Yelena comes to terms with her new position, rebels plot to seize Ixia, and her life hangs in the balance. To survive, she must unravel the secrets behind the past she’s been running from, and the mysterious powers that are suddenly coming to the surface… Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare and Rebecca Yarros 'I love and adore this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
'WOW…I'm ploughing straight on to the sequel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
'A fascinating world with dynamic characters, intrigue, magic and adventure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
© 2023 HQ Young Adult (Luisterboek): 9780263319231
Publicatiedatum
Luisterboek: 17 juli 2023
Choose: A quick death or a slow poison Locked deep in the palace dungeon for killing her abuser, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed. But just as she’s resigned herself to her fate, Yelena is offered an extraordinary reprieve.
As the food taster, she will eat the best meals and have rooms in the palace — but risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander of Ixia. To make matters worse, the chief of security deliberately feeds her a deadly substance, and only by appearing for her daily antidote will she delay an agonizing death from the poison.
As Yelena comes to terms with her new position, rebels plot to seize Ixia, and her life hangs in the balance. To survive, she must unravel the secrets behind the past she’s been running from, and the mysterious powers that are suddenly coming to the surface… Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare and Rebecca Yarros 'I love and adore this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
'WOW…I'm ploughing straight on to the sequel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
'A fascinating world with dynamic characters, intrigue, magic and adventure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
© 2023 HQ Young Adult (Luisterboek): 9780263319231
Publicatiedatum
Luisterboek: 17 juli 2023
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Anneke
1 jan 2024
Leuk, mysterieus verhaal. Komt rustig op gang, maar ik bleef geïntrigeerd door de karakters en de setting. Benieuwd naar de volgende boeken.Zou het eerder onder Young Adult zetten dan onder kids. Er komt een beetje romantiek in voor, ook triggers voor fysiek en emotioneel geweld.
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