Magic & Mayhem

Illusionary

Hollow Crown

  #2

Reeling from betrayal at the hands of the Whispers, Renata Convida is a girl on the run. With few options and fewer allies, she’s reluctantly joined forces with none other than Prince Castian, her most infuriating and intriguing enemy. They’re united by lofty goals: find the fabled Knife of Memory, kill the ruthless King Fernando, and bring peace to the nation. Together, Ren and Castian have a chance to save everything, if only they can set aside their complex and intense feelings for each other.

With the king’s forces on their heels at every turn, their quest across Puerto Leones and beyond leaves little room for mistakes. But the greatest danger is within Ren. The Gray, her fortress of stolen memories, has begun to crumble, threatening her grip on reality. She’ll have to control her magics–and her mind–to unlock her power and protect the Moria people once and for all.

For years, she was wielded as weapon. Now it’s her time to fight back.

praise for Illusionary

“Every twist and turn along the way, as well as a nicely paced enemies-to-lovers romance, will keep readers absolutely hooked…With gorgeous writing, loads of action, and a surprising but satisfying ending, Illusionary has it all in spades. Lovers of high-fantasy series featuring fierce heroines, like those by Sarah J. Maas, Kristin Cashore, or Tomi Adeyemi, will not want to miss it. Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

“In this conclusion to the Hollow Crown duology, Córdova again effortlessly balances rich characterization, breathless action, and expansive world building, anchoring various story threads in Renata and her search to save both herself and her kingdom from a traumatic past that threatens to doom their future. The push and pull relationship between Ren and Cas is developed beyond a romance trope into a true connection as each deals with understandable trust issues, and it’s as steamy as it is sighworthy…this is a must read for fans of Rutkoski’s Winner’s Trilogy or Legrand’s Empirium Trilogy.” BCCB

“Adventure, romance, and magic entwine in this fierce sequel infused with assured writing, lovable characters, and a taut plot that merges multiple threads about accountability, surviving trauma, and building a new life as well as a new nation. A breathtakingly romantic plotline that speaks of survival, forgiveness, and friendship is the cherry on top of a story full of brown-skinned people in a world inspired by Spain. A fantastic duology ender.” Kirkus

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