Description
The Order of Masks is the first in a seductive, glittering fantasy duology, as two ambitious young women navigate deadly court politics, determined to improve their lives - no matter the sacrifice.
Circus performer Mira has spent her life on the run. She is determined to secure her future by competing in the deadly Trials and winning a place in one of the three magical royal Orders.
Princess Scarlett is fighting to withstand her half-brothers' sinister ambitions and seize power. Mira is the opportunity she's been waiting for - a dangerous outsider poised to cleave apart the foundations of the Court.
As Mira and Scarlett navigate a glittering world of magic, intrigue and forbidden romance, they must decide if they are co-conspirators or rivals in a bloody bid for the throne. Will they sacrifice everything - even their own lovers - for power and revenge?
Only one thing is certain: not everyone will survive.
Tropes
Morally grey FMC
Dual POV 2 👁
Hidden Identity 🎭
Trials
READERS ARE LOVING THE ORDER OF MASKS:
'Anyone who likes Trials of the Sun Queen by Nisha Tuli will love the first book in this new series'
'The characters, the world, the magic, and especially the politics had me hooked from page one'
'Gorgeous story steeped in betrayal, lies, deception, secrets and forbidden love'
'Readers are definitely in for a wild, bumpy, and stabby ride that also happens to have some spice!'
'A book that you MUST read for a daily dose of magic, empires, fierce characters and complex stories'
About the Author
Alina Bellchambers grew up in her family's bookstore and spent a childhood immersed in fantastical worlds. She now writes twisty thrillers and dark fantasies that reflect her love of fierce protagonists, villainous romances and moral complexities. Alina has a university degree in psychology and writes on a forty-acre hobby farm in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia. When not typing in her study and drinking copious amounts of tea, Alina enjoys hiking with her feisty dog Scamp and travelling abroad. She can be found on social media under @alinabellwrites and loves connecting with readers.
Reviews
From page one, The Order of Masks grabbed me by the throat and never let go. Shocking. Unpredictable. Devastating. Characters you can never trust but desperately want to. A glittering dagger of a book that cuts as much as it awes * Natalie Mae, author of The Kinder Poison trilogy *
A high-stakes, richly layered adventure filled with covert missions and moonlit trysts - this debut is as seductive and dangerous as the Ravalian Court where the story takes place. * Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Tenderly, I am Devoured *
Book Information
ISBN 9781399730815
Author Alina Bellchambers
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Hodderscape
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Series The Order of Masks
Weight(grams) 290g
