Nemesis

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Princess Sepora of Serubel is the last Forger in all the five kingdoms.The spectorium she creates provides energy for all, but now her father hasfound a way to weaponize it, and his intentions to incite war force her to fleehis grasp. When she escapes across enemy lines into the kingdom of Theoria, herplans to hide are thwarted when she is captured and placed in the young king'sservitude. Tarik has just taken over rulership of Theoria, and must now face a newplague sweeping through his kingdom and killing his citizens. The last thing heneeds is a troublesome servant vying for his attention. But the Mistress Seporawill not be ignored. When the two finally meet face to face, they form anunlikely bond that complicates life in ways neither of them could haveever imagined. Sepora's gift may be able save Tarik's kingdom. But should she riskexposing herself and her growing feelings for her for her nemesis

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In the kingdom of Serubel, Princess Sepora has the peculiar talent of secreting precious metal from her hands, which is essential to her father's war efforts; but she prefers running away to building more weaponry. Prince Tarik is the newly crowned king of Theoria, and his immediate worries include a mysterious plague that is killing his people and the imminent threat of an attack from Serubel. When Sepora turns up as a very reluctant member of Tarik's inherited harem, sparks fly. Interactions between Sepora and Tarik are right on target in terms of tenor and pacing, and the few stolen kisses and caresses are doubly satisfying because of that. ...This combination fantasy-romance novel touches on issues of trust, allegiance, priorities, and self-sacrifice and ends in a bit of a cliff-hanger. First in a planned duet, Nemesis will leave readers wanting more. -- Booklist

"With a lush weaving of magical cultures, war, romance, truth, and lies, Banks has created a unique, fascinating world brimming with intrigue. I couldn't turn the pages of Nemesis fast enough."--Mary Pearson, New York Times-bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles

"If you have readers begging for fantasy or romance, toss this their way. Then stand back and say, "You're welcome" -- VOYA, starred review

Author Bio

Anna Banks is the author of the New York Times-bestselling Syrena Legacy: Of Poseidon, Of Triton, and Of Neptune (all Fierce Reads titles), as well as the standalone novel, Joyride. She lives in Crestview, on the Florida Panhandle, with her husband and their daughter. byannabanks.blogspot.com