ROYAL BONES - Shattering Tradition, Crowning Justice
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Born to a crown she never wanted. Bound to a legacy she refuses to obey.
As the king's illegitimate daughter, her bloodline is his curse - one forged in secrets, violence, and hidden bones.
Princess Valerie Aurum Kryon Bonesses has spent her life in the shadow of a heartbroken king who would rather see her perfect and buried than just and crowned.
But when Valerie is thrust into a war for a throne built on cruelty, she discovers that some legacies are not inherited... they are conquered. As she uncovers the horrors her family hides behind gilded walls, she vows to expose every secret - even if it means tearing her kingdom apart.
Her rebellion will shatter a dynasty.
Her mercy will forge a new kingdom.
In a realm where heirs are broken to prove their worth, Valerie must decide: become the monster her family made... or destroy the crown that created them.
The bones of the royal family are cracking - and a new queen will rise from the ruins.
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