Muse

AmericanRoyals meets The Winner's Curse inthe first book of a dazzling duology from New York Times bestsellingauthor Brittany Cavallaro about revolution, love, and friendship in areimagined American monarchy.

The year is 1893, and war is brewing inthe First American Kingdom. But Claire Emerson has a bigger problem. Claire's fatheris a sought-after inventor, but he believes his genius is a gift granted to himby his daughter's touch, so he keeps Claire under his control.

As their provinceprepares for war, Claire plans to escape, even as her best friend, Beatrix, tries to convince her to stay and help with the growing resistance movementthat wants to see a woman on the throne.

When her father's weapon fails to fire on theWorld's Fair's opening day, Claire is taken captive by Governor Remy Duchamp, St. Cloud's young, untried ruler. Remy believes that Claire's touch bestowsgraces he's never had, and with political rivals planning his demise, Clairemight be his only ally.

The last thing that Claire has ever wanted is to be someoneelse's muse, but she finally has a choice: Will she quietly remake her worldfrom the shadows--or bring it down in flames?