When Kenzie is abducted from her world to another, she is, surprisingly, not that unhappy about it. Even if it means she?ll have to fight for her life in a series of fatal Royal Trials where her success dictates the reign of the next High King. She might be the physically weakest competitor, but she won?t let that stop her from outsmarting her opponents in any way she can. The line between friend and foe begins to blur as Kenzie questions whether she and her competitors deserve to die for the entertainment of another world?s kings, and whether the king she is fighting for even deserves the High Rule. In a series of escalating violent tests, Kenzie is forced to decide just how far she is willing to go to win, knowing that her success relies on her willingness to take another?s life.