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A deadly race across 1,001 planets will determine more than just the fate of the empire.

This explosive first book in a duology jam-packed with tension and thrills is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Aurora Rising, and Three Dark Crowns.

Alyssa Farshot has spent her whole life trying to outrun her family legacy, even leaving behind the Kingship and her uncle, the emperor, for a life of exploring.

But when her dying uncle announces a crownchase—a search for the royal seal hidden in the empire that will determine the next ruler—Alyssa is thrust into her greatest, most dangerous adventure yet.

But Alyssa has a plan of her own. She’s not going to win the crownchase—she’s going to hijack it.

A High-Stakes Space Opera: Join snarky explorer Alyssa Farshot on a desperate race across a thousand worlds to find the hidden seal that will decide the future of the empire. A Reluctant Hero: She never wanted to be empress and would rather be charting unknown stars. Now, she's the only one who can stop a ruthless rival from claiming the throne. Unlikely Alliances: To survive the chase, Alyssa must team up with her cocky engineer, Hell Monkey, and cut deals with old friends, past flames, and bitter rivals who all want the crown for themselves. Political Intrigue: With rival families willing to kill for power, Alyssa must navigate a web of secrets and betrayals where no one can be trusted.