Vilest Things: A Novel, Flesh & False Gods Book 2 By Chloe Gong

In Immortal Longings: Blood and Thorns, Chloe Gong delivers a thrilling continuation of her fantasy epic inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra. Following her harrowing victory in San-Er’s deadly games and the demise of her tyrant uncle King Kasa, Calla Tuoleimi now serves as the royal advisor to Kasa’s adopted son, August Shenzhi. Yet, Calla harbors a dangerous secret: the true August is not on the throne.

Anton Makusa, furious over Calla’s perceived betrayal, has taken control of August’s body as a means of survival and refuses to relinquish his newfound power. Tensions rise when Anton’s former love, the fierce and enigmatic Otta Avia, awakens from a long coma. Otta reveals a perilous secret that threatens the stability of the entire monarchy.

As chaos threatens to consume the realm, Calla and Anton find themselves forced into an uneasy alliance. They must venture to the kingdom’s distant frontiers to prevent the impending collapse of their world, even if it means confronting their deepest enmities and risking the destruction of the empire they once fought to protect.

Immortal Longings: Blood and Thorns is a high-stakes fantasy novel that combines intricate power plays, intense romance, and epic battles. Gong masterfully weaves together themes of betrayal, love, and loyalty, crafting a gripping narrative where the line between ally and enemy blurs, and the future of the kingdom hangs in the balance.