Why read on Fable?
Publisher Description
A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, is a “smart, imaginative, and brutal” (Wesley Chu, New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga) collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.
Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches.
Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa’s forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she finally gets her opportunity to kill him.
Enter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he’s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfully, he’s one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.
Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa’s adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin’s ills. But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton’s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games close, Calla must decide what she’s playing for—her lover or her kingdom.
Chloe Gong’s adult epic fantasy debut, inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, is a “smart, imaginative, and brutal” (Wesley Chu, New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga) collision of power plays, spilled blood, and romance amidst a set of deadly games.
Every year, thousands in the kingdom of Talin flock to its capital twin cities, San-Er, where the palace hosts a set of games. For those confident enough in their ability to jump between bodies, competitors across San-Er fight to the death to win unimaginable riches.
Princess Calla Tuoleimi lurks in hiding. Five years ago, a massacre killed her parents and left the palace of Er empty…and she was the one who did it. Before King Kasa’s forces in San can catch her, she plans to finish the job and bring down the monarchy. Her reclusive uncle always greets the victor of the games, so if she wins, she finally gets her opportunity to kill him.
Enter Anton Makusa, an exiled aristocrat. His childhood love has lain in a coma since they were both ousted from the palace, and he’s deep in debt trying to keep her alive. Thankfully, he’s one of the best jumpers in the kingdom, flitting from body to body at will. His last chance at saving her is entering the games and winning.
Calla finds both an unexpected alliance with Anton and help from King Kasa’s adopted son, August, who wants to mend Talin’s ills. But the three of them have very different goals, even as Calla and Anton’s partnership spirals into something all-consuming. Before the games close, Calla must decide what she’s playing for—her lover or her kingdom.
1088 Reviews
3.5
Jen
Created 3 days agoShare
Report
Mo
Created 3 days agoShare
Report
“I’m neutral on this one. It wasn’t great but wasn’t bad. It reads YA for me, but is considered Gong’s first Adult fantasy. This is my first book from this author. The premise of body jumping is really unique but I felt like it was all over the place and I kept picturing faceless characters in a lot of instances. The ending was predictable unfortunately. If the next book is around 300-400 pages I might continue.”
Multi-layered charactersEasy to readMagical settingPredictableUnsatisfying plot
montanamomreads
Created 5 days agoShare
Report
“Big thanks to @sagapress #sagasaycrew and @thechloegong for the amazing book gift!
I was completely captivated by this book, a modern retelling of Antony and Cleopatra. The relentless action and suspense had me hooked from start to finish. I opted to read the book while simultaneously listening to the audiobook, and the combination truly brought the characters to life. The magic system, allowing characters to inhabit different bodies, was incredibly fascinating. The vivid depiction of life in the twin cities of San-Er, the scarcity of food, and the political tensions added an extra layer of depth to the story. Calla's unwavering determination to overthrow the king and her complex dynamics with August and Anton kept me guessing right until the end. The conclusion left me yearning to discover what lies ahead for Calla.
I absolutely recommend this book to anyone seeking a thrilling and fast-paced read. And to top it off, the sequel, Vilest Things, is set for release on September 10th.”
Freyjay
Created 5 days agoShare
Report
Sofia Vr
Created 6 days agoShare
Report
Characters change and growLikable charactersBeautifully writtenUnpredictableDark setting
About Chloe Gong
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, Cosmopolitan, and more. She was named one of Forbes’s 30 Under 30 for 2024. Chloe graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and international relations. Born in Shanghai and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, she is now located in New York City, pretending to be a real adult.
Other books by Chloe Gong
Start a Book Club
Start a public or private book club with this book on the Fable app today!FAQ
Do I have to buy the ebook to participate in a book club?
Why can’t I buy the ebook on the app?
How is Fable’s reader different from Kindle?
Do you sell physical books too?
Are book clubs free to join on Fable?
How do I start a book club with this book on Fable?
Similar Books
Save to a list
0
/30
0
/100
Private List