"In a land of enemies and betrayal, only the strongest can survive." BOOK ONE OF THE 'QUEENS AND PAWNS' SERIES »»-----　♔　-----«« A story can begin when the balance between protagonist and antagonist is tipped, and even the most noble flinch away from chivalry. It can begin when spies lurk in every nook and cranny while people's loyalties grow frailer, or when enemies murmur among each other with rumours of an impending war. The story has already begun when the rightful king of the South is cast from his throne by a usurper and forced into exile. It has begun when people take up arms and call for war in his name. It has already begun when trust proves scarce, especially as the East and West remain unresponsive against it all; when even the most oblivious can sense the beginnings of a war emerging on the horizon. The story can turn down another path when King Lucian of the North refuses to acknowledge the notion of war. He knows that if war truly began, his attempts at peace amid the massacre would be futile. While he remains trapped in a cage of denial, an enemy in the shadows starts to don armour. »»-----　♔　-----«« Credits to @km_sandoval for the cover RUNNER UP FOR THE CREATIVITY AWARDS 2019 FIRST PLACE IN THE PAPER AWARDS 2020 FIRST PLACE IN THE BELLES LETTRES AWARDS 2020 JOINT FIRST PLACE IN THE BUTTERFLY AWARDS 2020 WINNER IN THE PASSION AWARDS 2020

Rose is a Six. She's a maid for an impossibly wealthy family. She longs for more, but knows she can never have it. But when Princess Auraline, the crown princess of Illéa, announces her Selection will have 35 girls instead of men and Rose's girlfriend decides to apply, Rose's life changes forever. She decides to apply for The Selection as well, out of spite. But she never dreamed they would both be chosen. Now she is being whisked off to the beautiful palace, alongside her ex. Rose is determined to enjoy the luxuries of the palace until Princess Auraline kicks her out. But as Rose becomes more involved in The Selection, she realizes leaving may not be what she wants. At least not before she figures out if she's still in love with her ex, or what her feelings about Auraline mean. NEW CHAPTER EVERY WEDNESDAY Disclaimer: I do NOT own The Selection series. This world was written by Kiera Cass.

Kellarus is ruled by Summoners, people of magic, who control and oppress those who lack it. Ayla Winters is the government's prodigal spy, cold, brutal, and efficient. But the truth is, Ayla is overlooked and underappreciated. She longs for more, and to prove to everyone that she deserves it. Kaia Solomin knows the rules are wrong. But she also knows that if she breaks them, her family will suffer. She appears as a regular operative, but she has a dark secret. When the girls are assigned to a mission together, they are forced to confront the darkness within Kellarus and themselves. Nothing will be the same. ON HOLD (I'll be back soon I promise! AP's are killing me)