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Sharp as a blade and steeped in legend, this Anastasia-inspired fantasy follows a heroine stained with terrible power and a dangerous past—perfect for fans of Powerless and Red QueenIlene's debut YA fantasy is the first in a new series that features an enemy prince & a lost princess with lost memories set amidst a court fantasy with god-like powers.

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introducing

emma ilene

Hello! I'm Emma and welcome to my carrd. I am the author of DAGGER OF THE TSAR, my debut YA fantasy slated to release in 2024. The story is inspired by the lost princess Anastasia Romanov, and is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, The Cruel Prince, and The Grishaverse. I also read, write, and complain. But not always in that order. When I'm not here, you can find me selling books or doom scrolling Pinterest.You can add my book on goodreads, sign up for my newsletter, enlist in my editing services, or follow me on social media through the links above!Contact for business inquiries: [email protected]

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