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

In Immortal Longings: The Emperor’s Fall, Chloe Gong returns with a riveting sequel filled with intrigue, power struggles, and dangerous romance. Following the dramatic events of the first book, Calla Tuoleimi has emerged victorious from the deadly games and deposed her tyrant uncle, King Kasa. Now serving as royal advisor to Kasa’s adopted son, August Shenzhi, who has ascended the throne, Calla is in a precarious position, knowing that the man on the throne is not truly August.

Meanwhile, Anton Makusa, enraged by Calla’s previous betrayal, has seized an extraordinary opportunity: he has taken over August’s body to secure his survival. But the complications intensify when Anton’s first love, Otta Avia, awakens from a long coma, bringing with her a revelation that threatens the stability of the monarchy and the authority over Talin.

As unrest brews and the kingdom teeters on the brink of chaos, Calla and Anton are forced to confront their animosities and embark on a perilous journey to the kingdom's farthest reaches. Their mission: to prevent an impending anarchy that could tear their world apart.

The Emperor’s Fall weaves a complex tapestry of loyalty, betrayal, and power, set against a backdrop of epic fantasy and political maneuvering. Calla and Anton’s uneasy alliance, coupled with their unresolved feelings and conflicting agendas, drives the narrative to a thrilling climax, as they grapple with the potential downfall of their empire and their own turbulent destinies.