Trial of the Sun Queen (Artefacts of Ouranos, #1)

by Nisha J. Tuli

It is a reminder to all mortals that anyone with the acuity and desire can change their lot in life if they choose. A reminder that we are the ones in charge of our own destinies.”

None of this seems good.

I'm going to have to agree

“You were on the edge of death when I found you in that hole, and somehow you still managed to fight me. Do you remember biting me, Lor? Use some of that grit.”

You can put me in this beautiful gown, but you can’t hide what I am.”

“I’m impressed, Lor. Anyone who shows this much dedication to the Trials would make a worthy queen.”

“No, you shone like a star. The determination on your face, the fierceness in your eyes. I knew right then you were no ordinary Tribute. You already carried yourself like a queen.”

blood-red stone.

Her stone?!?

“Just because there are no walls and no guards doesn’t mean it isn’t a prison,”

“He doesn’t deserve you.”

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