The Scarlet Throne (False Goddess Trilogy, 1) [Leow, Amy]

Author: Amy Leow

A dark, heart-thumping political epic fantasy by debut author Amy Leow--full of scheming demons, morally grey heroines, talking cats, and cut-throat priests, this delicious tale of power and corruption will captivate from beginning to end.

Binsa is a "living goddess," chosen by the gods to dispense both mercy and punishment from her place on the Scarlet Throne. But her reign hides a deadly secret. Rather than channeling the wisdom of an immortal deity, she harbors a demon.

Though, one cannot remain a living goddess forever. When her temple's priests decide that Binsa's time in power has come to an end, a new girl, Medha, is selected to take over her position as goddess. But Binsa refuses to be discarded into a life of uncertainty as a young woman, and she strikes a deal with her demon: She will sacrifice her people's lives in order to magnify his power, and in return, he will help her seize control from the priests once and for all.

But how much of her humanity is she willing to trade for the sake of ambition? Deals with demons are rarely so simple.

Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Published: 09/10/2024
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780316562485

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/2024 pg. 10
Booklist 07/01/2024 pg. 38
Publishers Weekly 07/22/2024

About the Author
Amy Leow is a Malaysian SFF writer currently residing in Kuala Lumpur. She graduated with a degree in linguistics and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same subject. When not reading or writing, she can be found consuming copious amounts of anime, boba, and random facts on the internet.