A Grim and Sunken Vow

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Arlo and her friends must decide how far theyre willing to go to depose a cruel ruler in this third book in the Hollow Star Saga thats The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones and offers vicious and thrilling intrigue (Kirkus Reviews).

The die is cast.
The era of Spring is over.

Riadnes bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlos life forever. In one fell swoop and a fools bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Lucks Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals.

And Arlo isnt the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausica, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlos side, even if that means becoming Riadnes pet assassin. Aurelian and Vehan, torn apart, struggle to survive on their own.

Meanwhile, Celadon has been revealed as Riadnes illegitimate sonand heir to both Spring and Summer, the ultimate offense in the faerie world. But the High Prince has secret plans of his own, plans made all the more complicated when the beautiful and deadly immortal Hunter Lethe takes an interest in him

Five budding legacies will need more than luck if they hope to stand a chance against the greatest adversary the Courts have faced. For nothings more dangerous than a faerie tale except the one who tells it, and maybe what theyre going to need is no longer that storys hero but its villain.

Reviews

"A dazzling sequel with enough tantalizing court intrigue, reveals, and secrets to keep you on the edge of your seat. Shuttleworth expertly expands the beautiful and cruel world of the fae with rich world-building and intricate character work in this must-read follow up to A Dark and Hollow Star."--Liselle Sambury, author of BLOOD LIKE MAGIC and BLOOD LIKE FATE, on A CRUEL AND FATED LIGHT
"A gripping flight into fantasy... The plot offers high stakes, simmering romantic tension, political drama, refreshingly casual representation of queer and transgender characters, and an intriguing magic system that draws inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons."--Kirkus on A DARK AND HOLLOW STAR
"Beautifully written and deliciously complex, A Dark and Hollow Star is utterly engrossing. The magic is bloody, the humor sharp, and the murder mystery drenched in violence and intrigue. Like a fallen Fury set on vengeance, I couldn't get enough."--Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers Trilogy, on A DARK AND HOLLOW STAR
"Tongue-in-cheek pop-culture references and snarky humor balance well with dark but sensitive portrayals of emotional trauma caused by abusive or negligent adults.... This first in a planned duology should be a hit."
--Booklist Online Exclusive on A DARK AND HOLLOW STAR

Author Bio

Ashley Shuttleworth is a young adult fantasy author with a degree in English literature and a slight obsession withThe Legend ofZelda,Kingdom Hearts,andFinal Fantasy. They currently live in Ontario, Canada, with their cat named Zack and a growing collection of cosplay swords. You can find them online at AshleyShuttleworth.com.