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A Most Dangerous Weapon by CelineMoniz
A Most Dangerous Weapon
CelineMoniz
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  • Parts 76
The final installment in the 'Last Man Standing' trilogy! Candra is now a princess of the Romallian Empire. But after the numerous assassination attempts on her life and the horrific death of her husband, it's about time to plan her great escape from the royal palace! With the help of Arlo and Kilgorian, Candra finally gets away from Maximus' clutches. Unfortunately, she is still not free. The war still rages on and Candra is caught in the middle of it just by existing! She is the people's choice for Empress, but Maximus and Gaius refuse to give up their thrones to a missing girl. Candra has to decide if she wants to sail away from all this horror, or if she wants to fight in hopes of defeating every threat to the Empire her father loved so dearly. It all depends on how many friends, family members and loved ones she's willing to lose along the way... ~*~*~*~ Top Rankings: Gladiator #7 Monarchy #2
Playing the Game by CelineMoniz
Playing the Game
CelineMoniz
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  • Parts 59
A sequel to 'Last Man Standing' The engagement of the Romallian Prince, Decimus Octavius Marcellus, to the Nevarus Princess, Emrys Marsinah, is being celebrated with a week long gladiator tournament in the Capitol! The final event is none other than the execution of Marcus, son of Romallia's most notorious traitor and brother to the Prince's former fiancée... But Candra isn't about to let that happen. Now that she's won her place amongst Tiberius' champion gladiators, Candra will have to return to the colosseum that haunts her nightmares in order to save her brother from the same fate as her father. But will she be able to maintain her mask as a talented boy gladiator? Or will she take a shot at revenge when she finally comes face to face with Maximus? And with the Scruffy Man and Evander still vying for her attention, what will happen when Decimus walks back into her life? With the terrors of war forever looming over the Empire and a seemingly impossible rescue mission still underway, Candra is forced to get more blood on her hands and watch those she cares about perish. Perhaps one day the blood will be her own... Death comes for us all. ~*~*~*~ Top Rankings: Gladiator #4 Monarchy #16 War #27 Throne #28
Last Man Standing by CelineMoniz
Last Man Standing
CelineMoniz
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  • Parts 39
Living in the Romallian Empire was not an easy thing under the watchful eye of its tyrant ruler Emperor Maximus, especially while the man is at war with his brother's newly formed Empire of Galacia. Their family feud is out of hand; villages are being burnt or are under siege, women and children are sold for profit, and men are killed if they refuse to pick a side and fight. Nevertheless, Candra has found a way to make her life even more difficult. As the daughter of Romallia's most notorious traitor and the exiled bride of the heir to the throne, she stumbles through life in the shadows in hopes of one day leading a peaceful existence. But fate is anything but kind. Galacian's attack the town she is staying in and take her twin brother prisoner. To save the only family she has left, she has to travel into enemy territory and fight... even if it kills her. But her reputation makes her the most identifiable girl in the Empire, so she does what any sane person would do: she disguises herself as a boy. On her journey for revenge and redemption, she is forced into the life of a gladiator. If Candra is ever going to save her brother, she must distinguish her friends from her enemies before she dies in the red sands of the arena. This is the first novel in a trilogy that outlines Candra's rise to power. The people need to know the truth behind this historical war that changed the face of their Empire. ~*~*~*~ Top Rankings: Monarchy #1 Gladiator #2 Genderbender #3