Vilest Things
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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.
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2 primary books#2 in Flesh and False Gods
Flesh and False Gods is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Chloe Gong. 1 book is still to be released. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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I'm so grateful to NetGalley and Saga Press for the ARC of Vilest Things. I adore Chloe Gong's writing and how she is able to tell stories. Vilest Things was one of my most anticipated releases of the year and it did not disappoint.
The story jumps straight from where we left off in Immortal Longings. There was so much action and politicking, the scheming will keep you intrigued. The book does lull a bit about half way through but the pace picks up again for an amazing ending that sets up for a grand finale (to my knowledge this is only a trilogy). We've got more romance and betrayals that will keep you seated.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with Vilest Things and I cannot wait to read the next book. This is going to be such a great series and I'm interested on seeing how it'll end. I absolutely love the way Chloe Gong writes and tells stories, she has definitely become one of my favorite authors. I'm excited to she what she comes out with next and what kind of story she will tell beautifully.
One last remark for Vilest Things: I support women's rights, but more importantly I support women's wrongs.
