{"product_id":"shadows-of-sparta-a-greek-mythology-romantasy-trad-published","title":"Shadows of Sparta: A Greek Mythology Romantasy (Trad Published)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Book Alert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 440\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEven as her heart is pulled in two directions, Helena fights to save Sparta in the face of a tyrannical king, in this romantasy retelling of Helen of Troy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparta is dying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now, drought scorches the earth and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living, while defiance is answered with death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the king resurrects the ancient trials meant to choose his queen, Helena becomes her dying village’s only hope. Cursed with a terrible beauty, she steps forward, not for glory but survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut beauty alone cannot save her from a crown stolen from the gods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: Achilles, a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a mysterious prisoner bearing forbidden magic and long-buried truths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne guards her cage. The other whispers how to escape it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd one of them is lying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fate of her people rests on Helena’s shoulders. If she chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ekneel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelena must claim the throne—or be destroyed by it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShadows of Sparta \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eis an MF dark romantasy featuring a strong heroine, morally gray heroes, forbidden magic, an enemies-to-lovers love triangle, and violence. It is intended for mature audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Richly atmospheric with a dark undertone . . . C.R. Jane took the myth of Helen of Troy and built a lavish and dire fantasy world around it. The love is tangled, the danger is mounting, and this fantasy romance will captivate you from the very first page.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Raven Kennedy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e–bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An epically written story of love, adventure, and the power of a woman’s inner strength. A must read!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Stacey Marie Brown,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e–bestselling author of the Savage Lands series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Fascinating . . . Moves at a deliberate pace, which allows for a meticulously developed potential romance between Helena and Achilles. The supporting cast members . . . continually reveal surprising layers. . . . The Spartan setting is vivid. . . . It all builds to a tense, memorable ending that will leave readers craving a sequel.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Indie Author Insider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52577537229112,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/1495\/7624\/files\/81kRFGNkbiL._SY466.jpg?v=1782695276","url":"https:\/\/shoptheindieauthorinsider.com\/products\/shadows-of-sparta-a-greek-mythology-romantasy-trad-published","provider":"The Indie Author Insider","version":"1.0","type":"link"}