Immortal Longings
the seriously heart-pounding and addictive epic and dark fantasy romance sensation
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- 29,00 kr
Publisher Description
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'Fierce and filled with yearning' ANDREA STEWART
'Smart, imaginative, and brutal' WESLEY CHU
Romance, politics and power meld in this pulse-pounding, enemies-to-lovers epic adult fantasy romance retelling of Antony and Cleopatra, set amid a deadly city-wide Battle Royale game.
WIN, OR DIE TRYING.
Five years ago, Princess Calla vowed to tear down San-Er's tyrannical monarchy. First, she killed her parents. Now her sights are set on her uncle: the remaining, reclusive king. The only way to reach him is to enter his deadly games, and be crowned the winner by his hand.
Anton Makusa's childhood love lies in a coma, and he is deep in debt trying to keep her alive. His last chance at saving her is winning the games.
When the two form an uneasy alliance, victory is soon within their reach. But as their mutual attraction proves increasingly undeniable, Calla must decide what she's playing for - her lover or her kingdom.
TROPES
Dystopia 🌃🧬
Deadly competition ☠
Enemies-to-lovers ⚔️❤️
Power dynamics 👑
READERS LOVE IMMORTAL LONGINGS
'OH MY GOD I CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH I LOVED THIS BOOK!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'EXCUSE MEEE??? WHO GAVE CHLOE GONG THE RIGHT TO UTTERLY OBLITERATE MY MIND AND SOUL???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'5. big. shiny. stars. [...] I WILL ALSO BE SENDING MISS GONG MY THERAPY BILL. thank you very much' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is one of my favourite books I have read so far this year!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The plot is as intricately layered as the setting and characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Chloe Gong, author of the well-regarded Secret Shanghai series, returns with a brilliantly plotted high-concept fantasy novel packed with unexpected twists. At the centre of the story is Princess Calla Tuoleimi, an intelligent, arrogant fugitive who's planning to kill the king and destroy the royal bloodline. When the kingdom's annual death games commence, Calla forms a surprising alliance with her rival, Anton Makusa. Anton and Calla? Yes, those character names are a nod to Antony and Cleopatra, an inspiration for the book. Gong plays with multiple points of view, and each character, driven by their own vendetta, adds intrigue to the story and commentary on class and power. Immortal Longings marks the first instalment in Gong's Flesh and False Gods trilogy, and we can't wait for what's to come.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestselling YA author Gong (Foul Lady Fortune) probes her characters' sense of identity in her wonderfully high-concept adult fantasy debut and Flesh and False Gods series launch, a clever riff on Antony and Cleopatra. Five years before the start of the novel, Princess Calla Tuoleimi of Talin murdered her own parents and went into hiding. Now, as Talin holds its annual gladiatorial-style games in the twin cities of San-Er, Calla reappears to finish what she's started: kill the king, her uncle, and bring an end to inequality and poverty. Prince August Shenzhi, her cousin, aids her with this treasonous plan, but to complete it, she must first win the tournament. The inhabitants of Talin can jump between bodies at will, and royal exile Anton Makusa hopes to use this trick to win the games himself and put the prize toward keeping his comatose lover alive. As the games unfold, Calla and Anton strike an unlikely alliance that blossoms into a love affair—but only one can win, and to become victor, the star-crossed lovers will have to break their bond. Though this outing owes debts to both Shakespeare and The Hunger Games, the intricate magic system feels entirely fresh. Gong keeps the pages flying with pulse-pounding action, tension, and intrigue, creating an adventure that will linger in readers' minds long after the last page.
