The Trials of the Crown

Penelope Tate never asked to be part of the Game of Crowns. One minute she’s sweeping ashes, the next she’s tossed into a dazzling, dangerous competition for a throne she never wanted. Every young citizen must compete. Allies turn enemies, suitors have sharp smiles, and ancient powers are waking beneath the surface. As Penelope battles through palace trials and simmering secrets, one truth becomes clear—if she wants to survive, she can’t just play the game. She’ll have to outwit it. And maybe lose her heart along the way.