"It began with a lie so beautiful it almost sounded like the truth." In a kingdom divided by seven circles, each marked by mythic beasts and brutal class lines, Astraea is no ordinary orphan. Raised in the shadows of betrayal, she enters the royal palace under the guise of a lost, sickly girl-her eyes set not on sanctuary, but on vengeance. They let her in because she looked harmless. That was their first mistake. With a smile as sharp as her secrets, Astraea weaves her way into the heart of the crown, charming Prince Theodore and earning the sympathy of Queen Caroline and King Derek. But behind her soft-spoken lies is a storm waiting to strike. The royal family cast her father out and destroyed the life she might've had-now, she plans to take everything from them, starting with the throne. But the palace is a place of old power and sharper eyes. When Astraea's first move lands her in chains, her plan seems shattered-until she realizes her most dangerous weapon has always been the one thing they'll never see coming: her. Revenge is a crown best taken cold.
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