Forty contestants. Five pillars. One fae prince's hand in marriage.

They call it the Strife-where ruthless ladies of the court compete in the Five Pillars of Faedom to become the next queen.

Fenity was never supposed to be one of them.

Forced into the royal fray, she's drowning in a sea of sparkling gowns and courtly scheming, with only the fear of disgracing her family to keep her from fleeing back to her quiet life.

Until she meets him. Prince Renic. And suddenly Fenity has every reason to fight.

But with each misstep, the contestants-the court, the world-remind Fenity she doesn't belong. And when her forbidden magic rises to meet the threats, it reveals a power that could destroy her-and the kingdom. Fenity must outwit rivals, outlast the trials, and embrace the magic she's been taught to fear, or she will lose everything.

Her prince.

Her future.

Her life.

Sorcery and Strife is the gripping second book in the Sorcery and Sacrifice series, a young adult romantasy perfect for fans of The Selection. Featuring swoony forbidden love, impossible challenges, and self-discovery, it's best enjoyed after reading Sorcery and Stagecraft.