by Ashley Tropea
Book 1 in The Shrouded Queen Duology
The Egyptian-inspired worldbuilding gives this one a fresher shape than the usual court-and-curse setup, and Samira's forced impersonation makes every choice feel sharp. Go in for political danger, divine magic, and romance simmering under a brutal survival plot.
goodreads 4.03/5 715 ratings
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