Torn between loyalty
and love, a young prince will learn how much he’s willing to sacrifice
as he tries to destroy the rebellion that threatens his throne in the
exhilarating sequel to Bonds of Brass.
“A knockout.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Gal’s
destiny has always been clear: Complete his training at the military
academy, prove his worth as a royal successor, and ascend to the
galactic throne. When a failed assassination plot against Gal sends him
and Ettian—his infuriatingly enticing roommate—on a mad dash through the
stars, Gal’s plans are momentarily disrupted. But he was born to rule
the Umber Empire, and with Ettian by his side, nothing will stop him
from returning home and crushing the growing insurgency threatening his
family’s power.
Yet nothing is ever that simple in war—or in
love. Gal is captured by the rebellion during a skirmish and faces
public execution, his grand fate cut short. To save Gal’s life, Ettian
does the unthinkable: He reveals himself as the secret heir to the
fallen Archon Empire and rightful leader of the rebellion . . . and,
therefore, Gal’s sworn enemy. Now a political hostage in this newly
reignited conflict, Gal must use his limited resources to sabotage the
rebellion from within, concoct an escape plan, and return to the empire
he’s destined to lead. And if that means taking down the man he thought
he loved?
All the better.
