King of Masks

By: Petra Lord

Anabelle Gage emerged from the ashes of Paragon Academy having done the impossible—slaying the infamous Black Wraith, and stealing her body. As Caimor and Shenten race toward all-out war, Ana will risk everything to save her loved ones caught in the crossfire. Her friend Korin has been imprisoned by a vicious Shenti warlord, and only has days to live. To save him from execution, Ana and her allies must cross rising seas and withstand enemies on all sides.

Across the ocean, Nell Ebbridge is reunited with her father, Caimor's ruthless king, and find herself torn between her duty and her feelings for Ana. As she draws closer to dark truths, Nell must decide who she is willing to become—and who she is willing to sacrifice.

Krakens prowl the seas and ancient horrors stir beneath the waves. As armies clash and loyalties fracture, Ana and Nell are set on a devastating collision course.

Critic reviews

Praise for Queen of Faces

“An instant classic.” —The Washington Post

“Absolutely soars and proves Petra to be a new force in the genre.” –Cosmopolitan

[insert star] "Thrilling action, escalating stakes, and avalanching plot twists." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The ruthless, remarkable world you’ve been waiting for." —Chloe Gong, bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“I was hooked from the very first page and didn’t put it down until the very last.”
—Marie Lu, bestselling author of Red City

“This book destroyed me. I want seconds.” —Yoon Ha Lee, Hugo Award finalist
and bestselling author of Ninefox Gambit

“If you want to be surprised, gripped, moved and wildly entertained – this book is for you.” —Antonia Hodgson, author of The Raven Scholar

"Gripping and overflowing with delicious angst." ―Alice Oseman, bestselling creator of Heartstopper