A Kingdom for a Stage

In the second installment of Heidi Heilig’s Shadow Players trilogy, Jetta finds herself at the center of a conflict between rebels and colonizers, with her own powers and loyalties tested. As she navigates accusations of treason and the danger posed by her past and her connection to a formidable necromancer, Jetta must choose between saving her country and risking her soul. Richly inspired by Southeast Asian cultures and French colonial history, the story combines fast-paced adventure, magic, and complex relationships, immersing readers in a vivid world of high stakes and deep bonds.