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.

Kaidren Vale has magic of his own-magic that can detect the precise nature of someone else's power with a single touch. Kaidren is after the throne, and Mira knows it could be his for the taking if he so much as brushes against her and discovers Mira has been manipulating the court with her power for years.

As Kaidren and Luc compete for the throne in The Trials-three deadly challenges-Mira realizes, even as she fights to keep her brother in power, that no matter who wins, she'll be stuck serving someone else. She's done hiding in the shadows. She wants the throne for herself.

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 sharp-witted, cunning lead protagonist and relentless court intrigue, To Steal a Throne kept me turning the pages late into the night. Remira is keenly observant and unsparing-think Lady Whistledown, if her power fed on lies and secrets. Beneath her ruthless determination is a fierce loyalty that fuels every calculated move, even as a dangerous rival who threatens to undo everything she's built begins to blur into something that unravels more than just her plans. Smart, well-paced, and expertly crafted, To Steal a Throne hits all the right notes." --Rena Barron, author of the Kingdom of Souls series

"After completely enthralling me with the Sing Me to Sleep duology, Gabi Burton has once again ensnared me with her unique brand of storytelling magic in To Steal a Throne, an immediately immersive story entwined with an addictive, steamy romance and a deeply nuanced theme around truths and lies and how they shape our worlds and our destinies. Burton has again proven why she's one of my favorite fantasy authors out right now." --Terry J. Benton-Walker, bestselling and award-winning author of Blood Debts and Blood Justice

"Gabi Burton is the queen of dark fantasy, and To Steal a Throne further cements her as one of the titans of the genre by introducing a wintery, mountainous world where a scheming heroine in a political nest of vipers must step from the shadows to truly claim the power she has always secretly wielded. If you haven't picked up one of her thrilling, insightful, and diverse epic fantasies, you are truly missing out." --Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

"Gabi Burton is a fantasy titan. To Steal a Throne brilliantly delivers it all-political scheming, court intrigue, stunning worldbuilding, a deadly tournament, a fierce cunning heroine who chooses to seize power for herself, and a heart-pounding enemies-to-lovers romance. To Steal a Throne is my favorite fantasy read of all time!" --N.E. Davenport, USA Today bestselling author

"With political intrigue and worldbuilding as alluring as the slow burn romance, this book is effortlessly entertaining and full to the brim of earned female rage. Lovers of cunning and clever characters as well as whip smart plotting will love this fantasy adventure." --Hayley Dennings, New York Times bestselling author of This Ravenous Fate and Our Vicious Descent

"Clever, conniving, and deadly, To Steal a Throne unravels the nuances of politics and power, paving the path for a main character whose wrath is a radical act of defiance in a society designed to devalue her." --AM Kvita, author of An Unlikely Coven

"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 delicious frost-bitten fantasy with a chilling, power-hungry heroine everyone is bound to respect. With each page turned, I found myself hoping she succeeded in taking the throne- and secretly relished her deceptions to get there. I was here for the love story, but it was Remira's cunning and cleverness that left me ice-cold and captivated." --Avione Lee, author of Pied

"Fast-paced and compulsively readable. . . expertly combines strong worldbuilding with political intrigue." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Burton weaves an intricate plot that cleverly capitalizes on ingenious worldbuilding and lore to engineer exponentially increasing stakes and suspense. Mira's engaging and ruthlessly determined first-person narration foments drive, while her and Kaidren's antagonistic flirtation injects heart and heat." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This is an electrifying beginning to a new series that promises political intrigue and a heart-pounding romance." --Booklist, starred review

"A must-purchase for YA collections serving readers who crave morally gray heroines, intricate politics, and deeply immersive fantasy worlds." --School Library Journal

"[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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