Trapped in a realm of gods. Stripped of her magic. Hunted by fate itself. Kerrigan Argon's only way home is to survive the arena.
Kerrigan Argon—half-Fae, half-human—has lost everything. Her world. Her powers. The dark prince who held her heart. Now cast into the gods' domain, she finds herself alone, powerless, and forced into a brutal gladiator ring where the price of failure is death.
Victory promises a single boon from the gods. And Kerrigan will stop at nothing to win—because beyond the blood-soaked sand lies her only hope to save the people she loves.
But this new world is full of deception, divine cruelty, and enemies cloaked as allies. And as trials escalate, so does the cost of survival. Kerrigan must rise—without magic, without certainty, and against all odds.
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Praise for Royal Houses:
"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." — Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author
"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." — Novel Grounds
"Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" — Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author
"6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." — Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author
K.A. Linde is the New York Times, USA Today, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library. She is prolific in both romance and fantasy and loves the blend of the two.She has a master's degree in political science and a bachelor's in philosophy from the University of Georgia. In her previous life, she was a head campaign worker for a presidential campaign and the coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time.She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy.You can follow her on her social media sites or visit her website for more info.