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Deception

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Reads 204,369
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Parts 37
Time 4h 48m

"Science is magic comprehended, and magic is science misunderstood."

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The evil kingdom of Gatál has conquered the peaceful kingdom of Halcía and has ruled the land with an iron fist for the past sixteen years. 

When an infamous Gatál press gang captures a young Halcían peasant, Helena de Grazia, she has to make a choice. Should she serve the enemy or resist?  

Little do the Gatál realize how vital her decision is. Helena can shift the balance of power and restore peace and justice to Halcía, or she can reinforce the Gatál Empire for decades to come.

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Genre: Dystopian Fantasy Adventure
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☆ Official Wattys 2017 Shortlist
☆ A Wattpad Featured Novel 
☆ Highest Rank: #6 in Adventure
☆ Highest tag: #1 in Dark Fantasy
☆ Official Wattpad Fantastical Adventure 

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