The Last Great Heir

Written by Carina Finn

Part of the Feast and Famine series

Two heirs must duel for control, but a shared enemy looms.

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288 pages

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In a land where tradition dictates a duel for power, Merriment Feast and Rue Famine are destined rivals. Merri, trained amidst luxury, and Rue, a potion-maker in dusty halls, must face off on their thirteenth birthday. As the contest approaches, they uncover a threat that could unite them against a common foe. Will they cling to rivalry or join forces to confront the true danger?

From the publisher

Instant New York Times bestseller!“Take a seat and get comfortable: The Last Great Heir is a book you will read from start to finish in one sitting. With heart, intrigue and a growing mystery that kept me guessing, get ready for this to be your new fantasy obsession.” – Jen Calonita, New York Times bestselling authorThe female heirs of two opposing families must duel for guardianship of the land in this stunning fantasy adventure debut!Merriment Feast’s life is one constant party, complete with dazzling gowns and delicious pastries. Everything is perfect…except for her aunt’s physically grueling training. Merri believes it’s her responsibility to protect her family’s traditions and the power they’ve held for generations.Rue Famine knows that only Feasts benefit from Feast rule. As the heir of House Famine, she spends her days studying potion-making in an enormous, dusty library and learning how to use her magic to help others.Custom dictates that the heirs of Feast and Famine must duel on their thirteenth birthday. Only one family can rule the land of Fauret, and Merri and Rue have been raised as rivals.But as the contest draws near and dangers escalate, their true enemy may be a shared one…

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