To Steal a Throne - by Gabi Burton (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

In this YA fantasy novel perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter, a girl who has always served others decides to take power for herself.

Her magic feeds on lies.
His magic could destroy her.

Mira Kyler runs the court of Virdei from the shadows. Ever since she helped her half-brother Luc cheat his way into the role of Virdei's leader, she's used her lie-powered magic to collect secrets from members of court, then used them as blackmail to keep her brother in power.

But when newcomer Kaidren Vale shows up and challenges Luc's leadership, he threatens the stability Mira has worked so hard for. Kaidren also has magic-magic that can detect the precise nature of someone else's power with a single touch. If Kaidren so much as brushes against her, everyone will discover that Mira is the one who's been manipulating the court for years.

As Kaidren and Luc compete in three deadly challenges called The Trials, Mira realizes that no matter who wins, she'll be stuck serving a mediocre man who doesn't deserve to be in charge. She's done hiding in the shadows. She wants power of her own.

To get it, she'll have to betray both her own brother and Kaidren-but the fiercer the competition gets, the more Mira realizes that the one boy who could destroy everything is the one boy she might not be able to resist.

Review Quotes

"With a propulsive plot, astounding twists, and the most delectable tension between rivals to lovers, To Steal a Throne left me completely enraptured. Gabi Burton is a masterful storyteller with a knack for writing deeply compelling, morally gray characters you can't help but root for, and Mira is no exception-a fierce protagonist who will stop at nothing to steal power for herself in a world that would rather keep her confined to the shadows." --Pascale Lacelle, New York Times bestselling author of Curious Tides and Stranger Skies

"[A] thrilling page-turner. Snappy dialogue, unpredictable plot twists, skillful worldbuilding, strong characterization, and steamy, sensual tension between Saoirse and the prince
create an immersive tale with an empowering social justice tone centering a
predominantly Black and brown cast." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Sing Me to Sleep

"Burton spins an unforgettable debut that boasts impeccable characterizations and fresh takes on well-trod tropes that promise an amorous adventure centering a devoted, rag-tag family, stirring mythos, and sweetly budding romance." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Sing Me to Sleep

"A dark, swoony thriller...Burton's evocative imagery makes it easy to picture the gritty, fantastical land of Keirdre and its magical inhabitants, making Sing Me to Sleep an outstanding, darkly adventurous novel." --Shelf Awareness, starred review, on Sing Me to Sleep

"A highly recommended addition to any collection." --School Library Journal, starred review, on Sing Me to Sleep

"A fantasy that will hook from the first page and won't let go until the very last!" --Booklist, on Sing Me to Sleep

About the Author

Gabi Burton is the international bestselling author of Sing Me to Sleep and Drown Me with Dreams. She grew up reading and writing in St. Louis, Missouri. Now, she works as a paralegal and author. When she's not working or writing, she's probably watching Netflix, scrolling through Twitter, or finding beautiful places to walk-preferably near a body of water.
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