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A Vicious Game (The Halfling Saga)

Melissa Blair

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The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with 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 installment 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.

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • Jan 10 2025

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Left Unread Books\ \ Michael LaBorn\ \ • May 8 2024

Melissa Blair is the author of the Halfling Saga (Broken Blade, A Shadow Crown, A Vicious Game). She is an indigenous "BookTok sensation" and is coming to hang out with US tonight at 6:30 CST. Come join us!\ \ Melissa is one of the most brilliant authors and marketers I know personally and I cannot wait for you to get to know her and learn from her! Come ready!\ \ The meeting will take place on Zoom. Here is the information:\ \ https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81282561608?pwd=gA7Fo5qtWbBaWCrWDsKLwl2aOwjBA8.1\ \ Meeting ID: 812 8256 1608\ \ Passcode: 819394

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