{"product_id":"shadows-of-sparta-by-c-r-jane","title":"Shadows of Sparta by C. R. Jane","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Order now and receive the DELUXE LIMITED EDITION―featuring sprayed edges with stenciled artwork―while supplies last.**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint length -\u003c\/strong\u003e 448 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher - \u003c\/strong\u003ePodium Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJune 2, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBLURB:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven as her heart is pulled in two directions, Helena fights to save Sparta in the face of a tyrannical king, in this romantasy retelling of Helen of Troy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSparta is dying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now, drought scorches the earth and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living, while defiance is answered with death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the king resurrects the ancient trials meant to choose his queen, Helena becomes her dying village’s only hope. Cursed with a terrible beauty, she steps forward, not for glory but survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut beauty alone cannot save her from a crown stolen from the gods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: Achilles, a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a mysterious prisoner bearing forbidden magic and long-buried truths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne guards her cage. The other whispers how to escape it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd one of them is lying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fate of her people rests on Helena’s shoulders. If she chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will kneel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelena must claim the throne―or be destroyed by it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShadows of Sparta is an MF dark romantasy featuring a strong heroine, morally gray heroes, forbidden magic, an enemies-to-lovers love triangle, and violence. It is intended for mature audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloom \u0026 Spine Co. LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68258274640093,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5768\/9309\/files\/shadowsofsparta1.png?v=1792672081","url":"https:\/\/bloomandspineco.com\/products\/shadows-of-sparta-by-c-r-jane","provider":"Bloom \u0026 Spine Co. LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}