The Order of Masks (the first instalment in a gripping romantic fantasy duology) - Alina Bellchambers

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.TropesMorally grey FMC 🩶Dual POV 2️⃣👁️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'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐