New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing delivers a dark and riveting tale that "will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass's The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless."*
The Jewel has many meanings: wealth, beauty, royalty. But for Violet, the Jewel has always meant servitude.
Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet is destined for the Jewel. She is trained as a surrogate for the elite and is bought by the Duchess of the Lake at auction. And she quickly learns that beneath the Jewel's glittering façade lies the cruelty, backstabbing, and hidden violence that have become the royal way of life.
Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life...all while fighting for her survival. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess's control. A forbidden love sparks.
But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom.
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In a world of glittering gowns and brutal secrets, what is the true price of freedom?
- Forbidden Romance: She is a surrogate, born to serve. He is a companion, bound to another. In the cruel House of the Lake, their illicit affair is a rebellion that could cost them their lives.
- Treacherous Court Politics: Behind the opulent facade of the Jewel lies a world of backstabbing royals and deadly power games where one wrong move means death.
- A Rigid Social Hierarchy: Raised in the poverty of the Marsh, Violet is auctioned to the highest bidder. In a court that sees her as property, she must learn to navigate a life where she is less than human.
- Seeds of Rebellion: Caught between calculated obedience and a dangerous desire for liberty, Violet must decide who to trust and what she's willing to sacrifice to reclaim her own life.
About the Author :
Amy Ewing earned her MFA in Writing for Children at the New School and received her BFA at New York University. The Jewel started off as a thesis project but became her debut novel, the first in a New York Times bestselling trilogy. The other books are The White Rose and The Black Key. She lives in New York City. Visit Amy online at www.amyewingbooks.com or on Twitter @AmyEwingBooks.
Review :
"With its taut, provocative plot and irresistible characters, THE JEWEL had me tearing through pages right up to the final, startling twist. I need the next book now!" - Andrea Cremer, international bestselling author of The Nightshade Series
"Will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass' The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless with anticipation for the sequel." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Ewing writes a fast-paced story that takes readers into the inner workings of a society that is obsessed with power and perfection." - School Library Journal
"Excellent world building... skillful descriptions." - Booklist (starred review)
