Road to Ruin

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An electrifying, gritty fantasy from debut author Hana Lee that takes a royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic.

Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. Shes a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wastelands dangersdeadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beaststo deliver her wares.

Her most valuable cargo A princes love letters addressed to Yi-Nereen, a princess desperate to escape the clutches of her abusive family and soon-to-be husband. Jin, desperately in love with both her and the prince, cant refuse Yi-Nereens plea for help. The two of them flee across the wastes, pursued by Yi-Nereens furious father, her scheming betrothed, and a bounty hunter with mysterious powers.

A storm to end all storms is brewing and dark secrets about the heritability of magic are coming to light. Jins heart has led her into peril before, but this time she may not find her way back.

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"Road to Ruin is an absolute thrill ride, andthe most fun Ive had reading all year. Messy yet soulful characters, an atmosphericMad Maxworld, cool creatures, and imaginative worldbuilding make this book a top-tier experienceone that will have you lining up for the next one!" -- Andrea Stewart, author ofThe Bone Shard Daughter

Author Bio

Hana Lee is a biracial Korean American writer who also builds software for a living. She has an undying love for fantastical stories in all their forms, especially video games, and a habit of writing to moody indie rock playlists. Her short writing has appeared in Fantasy Magazine and Uncanny Magazine. She lives in California with her partner and two beloved cats.