Jessamy has spent her life balancing two worlds: the polished decorum of her upper-class Patron father and the restless freedom of her Commoner mother. To her family, she’s expected to play the dutiful daughter. But in secret, Jes lives for The Fives—a dangerous, obstacle-filled competition where skill and courage can earn glory.
When Jes meets Kalliarkos, a Patron boy bound by duty, their shared love for The Fives sparks both friendship and rebellion. But their bond draws dangerous attention. Kal’s ruthless uncle tears Jes’s family apart, forcing her into a fight far deadlier than any arena.
Now Jes must risk everything—her heart, her freedom, her life—to protect the people she loves. Winning The Fives was her dream. Surviving the game outside it may be impossible.
