Before the games close, Calla must decide what she’s playing for-her lover or her kingdom.

But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton’s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.Ĭalla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa’s adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin’s ills. Thankfully, he’s one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he’s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Immortal Longings Chloe Gong 4.34 262 ratings242 reviews 1 New York Times bestselling YA 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.

Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she gets her opportunity at last to kill him.Įnter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. Before King Kasa’s forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Chloe is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.#1 New York Times bestselling YA 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.Įvery year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in English and International Relations.

Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in the New York Times, PEOPLE, Forbes and more. Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy.

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