Vilest Things: A Novel (Flesh & False Gods #2)

By: Chloe Gong

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Synopsis: Chloe Gong returns with power plays, spilled blood, and lethal romance in the thrilling fantasy sequel to New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller Immortal Longings, inspired by Shakespeare&’s Antony and Cleopatra.Calla Tuoleimi has succeeded in the impossible. Despite the odds, she has won San-Er&’s bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to Kasa&’s adopted son, August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn&’t really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla&’s betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August&’s body to survive and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love, the beautiful, explosive Otta Avia, awakens from a yearslong coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy&’s authority over Talin, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton must set their conflicts aside and head to the kingdom&’s far reaches to prevent anarchy...even if their empire might be better off burning.