For freedom, she'll risk anything

The Tyrant king is dead. Sai, the only one of his bastard offspring of any worth to the kingdom, is summoned back to the palace and into the controlling hands of her half-brother. As one of crystorters-warriors that can summon crystals to use in battle-she has to serve the crown until the end of her days.

Unless she survives the Second Tournament.

As Sai trains for the deadly competition ahead, she meets Endre, a fellow competitor whose dark, good looks and tattoos set her pulse racing. With each new fight, Sai is one step closer to gaining her freedom . . . Or losing her life. As her limits are tested, her relationship with Endre grows.

When they uncover a plot to usurp the throne, Sai must fight for her life and for the fate of the entire kingdom.