The Crown's Game

The Crown's Game

by Evelyn Skye

4.3 (1,023)

4.3 stars from 1,023 reviews. Top 90% of Historical Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You loved Shadow and Bone but want a slower-burn romance woven deeper into the magic system and stakes.
  • You're drawn to atmospheric historical settings and don't mind that the plot takes its time building tension across the full narrative.
  • You enjoy love triangles where the emotional conflict actually matters because all three characters have legitimate claims to your sympathy.

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  • You want a fast-paced plot that prioritises action over character development and romantic tension.
  • You prefer standalone stories without the need for sequels to resolve major plot threads.
  • You're looking for a protagonist who makes purely rational decisions rather than ones clouded by attraction and desire.

About this book

The Crown's Game is a historical fantasy set in Imperial Russia about two teenagers who must compete in a magical duel for the right to become the Imperial Enchanter, with the loser facing death. Vika Andreyeva can summon snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges from thin air. They are the only two enchanters in Russia, and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the tsar initiates the Crown's Game—an ancient test of magical skill. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the tsar's most trusted adviser. Raised on Ovchinin Island, Vika sees the competition as a chance to prove herself in Saint Petersburg. Nikolai, an orphan, views it as his opportunity to rise. But as they face each other, their magic draws them together. When Pasha, Nikolai's best friend and heir to the throne, also falls for Vika, the stakes become even more complicated. As secrets emerge that threaten the empire's future, the true cost of the Crown's Game becomes clear.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 70% off peak. Price has dropped 12 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 147 days. Typically stays discounted for 28 days.

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#35,786#380,523#725,259May '18Oct '22Jan '25May '26

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Currently 4.3★ from 1,023 reviews

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