{"product_id":"shadows-of-sparta-limited-edition-paperback","title":"Shadows of Sparta (Limited Edition) (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven as her heart is pulled in two directions, Helena fights to save Sparta in the face of a tyrannical king, in this romantasy retelling of Helen of Troy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSparta is dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now, drought scorches the earth and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living, while defiance is answered with death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the king resurrects the ancient trials meant to choose his queen, Helena becomes her dying village's only hope. Cursed with a terrible beauty, she steps forward, not for glory but survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beauty alone cannot save her from a crown stolen from the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: Achilles, a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a mysterious prisoner bearing forbidden magic and long-buried truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne guards her cage. The other whispers how to escape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd one of them is lying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fate of her people rests on Helena's shoulders. If she chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will \u003cem\u003ekneel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelena must claim the throne--or be destroyed by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadows of Sparta \u003cem\u003eis an MF dark romantasy featuring a strong heroine, morally gray heroes, forbidden magic, an enemies-to-lovers love triangle, and violence. It is intended for mature audiences.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It's a Love Story","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50800777396443,"sku":"9798347004867","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/7171\/9131\/files\/original_7cbfd1ec-0238-4e79-9a2c-206c0cbee663.png?v=1792253854","url":"https:\/\/itsalovestorybooks.com\/products\/shadows-of-sparta-limited-edition-paperback","provider":"It's a Love Story","version":"1.0","type":"link"}