Kingdom of Today (Book of Arden 2)

From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes a hauntingly beautiful dystopian fantasy where ancient powers rise and a fearless young woman must choose between the ruthless prince who tempts her heart—and a destiny that could cost her soul. When Arden Roosa returns to Fort Bala Royal Academy nothing is as it was. No longer just a lady-in-training she’s now the infamous girlfriend of High Prince Cyrus Dolion—and the woman who brought down a king. Her reward? Round-the-clock guards and the attention of a royal executioner with secrets. But Arden has secrets too. As a double agent slipping between worlds to decode forbidden prophecy she knows what’s coming. Sleeping gods are stirring and a war igniting. With only a spark everyone will burn. But nothing goes according to plan. Grueling trials consume her days and dangerous questions stalk her nights. Worse Cyrus—the fierce unshakable warrior she might love—is unraveling losing pieces of