{"product_id":"9780008407674","title":"Secrets of the Starcrossed: An unforgettable new YA dystopian scifi fantasy romance (The Once and Future Queen, Book 1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn absolute must-read for fans of \u003cem\u003eShadow and Bone\u003c\/em\u003e…\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eIn a world where the Roman Empire never fell, two starcrossed lovers fight to ignite the spark of rebellion…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondinium, the last stronghold of the Romans left in Britannia, remains in a delicate state of peace with the ancient kingdoms that surround it. As the only daughter of a powerful merchant, \u003cstrong\u003eCassandra\u003c\/strong\u003e is betrothed to \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most eligible bachelor in the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then she meets \u003cstrong\u003eDevyn\u003c\/strong\u003e, the boy with the strange midnight eyes searching for a girl with magic in her blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA boy who will make her believe in soulmates…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a mysterious sickness starts to leech the life from citizens with Celtic power lying dormant in their veins, the imperial council sets their schemes in motion. And so Cassandra must make a choice: the Code or Chaos, science or sorcery, Marcus or Devyn?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePanem meets the Grishaverse in this explosive new YA trilogy perfect for readers of Sarah J Maas, Holly Black, and Cassandra Clare.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for The Once and Future Queen Series:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘OH MY HEART AND SOUL … \u003cstrong\u003eI am still reeling\u003c\/strong\u003e … seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like \u003cem\u003eThrone of Glass\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Cruel Prince\u003c\/em\u003e’ Richelle, 5* NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘OMG. I will forever be in love with this series … this author has me as \u003cstrong\u003ea fan for life\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Penelope, 5* NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Beautifully written and \u003cstrong\u003eone of the best dystopian novels I’ve read\u003c\/strong\u003e … an epic journey you won’t forget. I would love to see this made into a film’ Zoe, 5* NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I couldn’t put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara O’Connor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is \u003cstrong\u003eflawless\u003c\/strong\u003e. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year’ Jessica, 5* NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘If you want to immerse yourself in an Arthurian-inspired fantasy world, you need to look no further than this \u003cstrong\u003eimmersive, emotional, and wondrous\u003c\/strong\u003e one’ Tessa, 5* NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the post-apocalyptic setting of Londinium, the teenage romance between Cassandra and Devyn is a poignant reminder of the power of love. Their story, steeped in myths, legends, and fables, adds a layer of depth to this contemporary teen fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Camilla Isley (The Roommate Experiment), Victoria Walters (The Plot Twist), Laura Carter (In This Together), Lucy Score (Things We Left Behind), and Rebecca Yarros (The Things We Leave Unfinished).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clara O’Connor, Read by Jan Cramer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889143271573,"sku":"9780008407674","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008407674_264c6c00-379d-4deb-b41d-76135960e45e.jpg?v=1776888254","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008407674","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}