A Vicious Game

The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with BookTok sensation A Broken Blade 'It seems fate has dealt me the same hand again. I know how to play it.' A new king is on the throne and the rebellion lies in ruins. Keera spends her days drinking and her nights avoiding the strange dreams that have haunted her since she returned from the capital. Keera's family in Myrelinth won't let her go without a fight. With new intelligence about the magical seals left behind by Keera's ancient kin, the Light Fae, she rallies to face her demons and unleash the formidable powers she inherited from her people. But a shocking truth is hiding in plain sight, one with the power to unravel the entire rebellion . . . The pivotal third instalment in the Halfling Saga will upend everything Keera thought she knew about her enemies . . . and her allies. The third entry in the Halfling Saga, the epic tale of a deadly assassin with a mysterious past, set in a lush fantasy world of Mortals, Elves, Halflings, and Fae, A Vicious Game is perfect for readers who enjoyed the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other romantic fantasy books, especially those seeking LGBTQ+ romance or BIPOC representation. READERS ARE OBSESSED: 'I need 3-5 business days to process how much I loved this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Melissa continues to masterfully rip my heart out with this series . . . This is such a powerful story of sacrifice and grief, but also of hope and love preserving' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you love epic fantasy filled with betrayal, rebellion, and heart-stopping moments, this book is a must-read. Absolutely loved it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If I could give this whole series 10 stars I would! . . . I honestly think I can say this is my favourite book series ever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'MELISSA. THAT PLOT TWIST? ARE YOU JOKING?! I'm screaming, crying, throwing up' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Melissa Blair (she/her/kwe) is an Anishinaabe-kwe of mixed ancestry living in Turtle Island. She splits her time between Treaty 9 in Northern Ontario and the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg in Ottawa, Canada. She has a graduate degree in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, loves movies, and hates spoons. Melissa has a BookTok account where she discusses her favourite kinds of books including Indigenous and queer fiction, feminist literature, and non-fiction. A Broken Blade is her first novel.