Eyes of Kings - (Flesh & False Gods) by Chloe Gong (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong." --Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six

The action-packed finale to Chloe Gong's New York Times bestselling Flesh & False Gods trilogy--inspired by Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra--brings readers the ultimate showdown for power among gods and men.

War beckons in the kingdom of Talin. On one side sits Calla Tuoleimi and Anton Makusa, and on the other, the recently dethroned August Shenzhi and Calla's own predecessor Sinoa Tuoleimi. Neither will rest until the opposition is buried. Calla assumed victory would be easy. She wears the divine crown after a violent coup, wielding the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. Then the provinces start to whisper of the old gods returning to earth, and suddenly the game board is flipped upside-down. Anton thought he aligned himself with victory. When he swore to serve as Calla's general, he understood the battle they were waging. But he fears Calla is no longer herself with the crown. Rather, he fears that Calla is returning to who she once was. August would sacrifice anything for victory. He has waited his entire life for the throne, and surrender is not an option. In the face of age-old immortals challenging his terrain and the possibility of betrayal from his closest and most cherished guard, he must be careful who he trusts. Because when the war ends, there can only be one king.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE FLESH & FALSE GODS TRILOGY

The Fantasy Buzz Book of the Year: Time, Cosmopolitan, PopSugar, Glamour, Paste

"[Gong's] adult debut is about to become your new obsession."
--Cosmopolitan

"The only thing hotter than a character written by Chloe Gong is a betrayal written by Chloe Gong. The scale of world-building and depths of romantic hostility grabbed me by the throat (and I said thank you)."
--Olivie Blake, internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six

"Dark, dazzling, and deliciously depraved. Chloe Gong pulls no punches ... To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement."
--Ann Liang, New York Times bestselling author of A Song to Drown Rivers

"Ferociously savage and full of the most delicious twists ... Lives up to all my highest and most unhinged expectations."
--Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

"[A] cutthroat classic."
--Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Burning Kingdoms trilogy

"Chloe Gong does not pull her punches, and you'll thank her for the pain."
--Heather Walter, award-winning author of Malice

"Spectacular worldbuilding, breathtaking action, and plenty of mischief."
--Kirkus, starred review

"[A] must-read."
--Booklist, starred review

"Pulse-pounding action, tension, and intrigue."
-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

About the Author

Chloe Gong is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Secret Shanghai novels, as well as the Flesh and False Gods trilogy. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and have been featured in The New York Times, People, Forbes, and more. She is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Chloe is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.