{"product_id":"rise-of-the-vicious-princess-isbn-9780062908933","title":"Rise of the Vicious Princess","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first in a YA political fantasy duology about a fierce princess determined to bring lasting peace to her kingdom regardless of the cost to her heart—from C.J. Redwine, the author of the Defiance series and the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling Ravenspire series. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAnd I Darken,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAsh Princess\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrincess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe Montevallo, even if the cost is her own heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen violence erupts in the castle itself, nearly killing the queen, Charis must assume her mother’s duties and manage both the war and her kingdom. But as an unseen enemy begins sinking Calera’s ships, Charis realizes a threat much greater than Montevallo is coming for her people. So she forms a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy day, she is Calera’s formidable princess intent on forging an alliance with Montevallo. By night, she disguises herself as a smuggler and roams the sea with a trusted group of loyalists, hunting for their new enemies. And through it all, there's the one boy she can't have—who guards her life, but steals her heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut her enemies are much closer than Charis realizes, and her heart isn’t the only thing she has left to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE BLOOD SPELL: “Redwine has crafted a world filled with dark magic and intrigue.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE TRAITOR PRINCE: “An action-packed narrative of monsters, violence, and political intrigue.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE WISH GRANTER: “Satisfying fare for fantasy fans.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “Filled with complex characters, imaginative and horrible consequences, and sharp twists.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a promising opening—featuring a protagonist reminiscent of those in Kristin Cashore’s \u003cem\u003eGraceling \u003c\/em\u003eand Marie Rutkoski’s \u003cem\u003eThe Winner’s Curse\u003c\/em\u003e—plus a zinger of an ending, this should have no trouble finding an audience. An engaging introduction to a female-forward fantasy world.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A real treat to readers with an appetite for intense, carefully maneuvered political conversations conducted while dancing in gorgeous gowns.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“C. J. Redwine has woven a tale of political machinations, devastating plot twists, and the most heartbreakingly delicious slow-burn romance I’ve read in a very long time. I tore through this book in a day, mourned when I ran out of pages, and flipped right back to the beginning to start again.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLivia Blackburne, New York Times bestselling author of Feather \u0026amp; Flame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stand aside, ye softhearted, gentle maidens. Princess Charis is here to kick ass and take names.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTricia Levenseller, Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of The Shadows Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Smart, tense, and swiftly paced. This book is absolutely captivating.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJodi Meadows, author of Nightrender and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller My Lady Jane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A wildly lush fantasy ruled by a fascinating and ruthless heroine makes this slow-burn romance story pure magic. C. J. 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Charis—fierce and formidable, yet altruistic—is exquisitely drawn, and her tender, developing relationship with bodyguard Tal adds emotional complexity to the breathlessly paced tale.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889715376357,"sku":"NP9780062908933","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062908933.jpg?v=1730231807","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rise-of-the-vicious-princess-isbn-9780062908933","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}