Amaryllis Leander never expected her life to change so dramatically when she transferred to the Capitol Academy, the most prestigious school in Panem. As the new student, she's paired with none other than Coriolanus Snow, the top-ranking student. From the moment they meet, Coriolanus perceives Amaryllis as nothing more than a ditsy rich girl-a mere inconvenience in his quest for academic dominance. But as they're forced to work together on a high-stakes project, something unexpected happens. Beneath the surface of their rivalry, a friendship begins to form. And as they grow closer, that friendship blossoms into a forbidden love that neither of them had intended. Caught between her growing feelings for Coriolanus and the suffocating expectations of her family, Amaryllis finds herself trapped. Her parents have plans for her-plans that include an arranged future with someone of her parents choosing, happening to be another student at the academy. In a world where wealth, power, and family legacy reign supreme, Amaryllis must navigate the treacherous waters of the duty towards her family, and the oh so very tempting desires of her heart. As their love deepens, Amaryllis and Coriolanus are forced to confront the harsh reality that their relationship may never have a future. With everything at stake, they must decide whether to follow their hearts or submit to the roles their families have laid out for them. In a world where the odds are never in their favor, can love find a way? Or will duty and ambition tear them apart?
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