#1 New York Times bestselling YA author Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut,inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatrais a fiery collision of power playsspilled bloodand romance amidst a set of deadly games. Every yearthousands in the kingdom of Talin will flock to its capital twin citiesSan-Erwhere the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodiescompetitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches. Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years agoa massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa’s forces in San can catch hershe plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the gamesso if she winsshe gets her opportunity at last to kill him. Enter Anton Makusaan exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palaceand he’s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfullyhe’s one of the best jumpers in the kingdomflitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning. Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa’s adopted sonAugustwho wants to mend Talin’s ills. But the three of them have very different goalseven as Calla and Anton’s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games closeCalla must decide what she’s playing for—her lover or her kingdom.