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The Crown's Game
The Crown's Game | Evelyn Skye
"Gorgeous and richly imagined."Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series"Teeming with hidden magic and fiery romance."Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the AshesPerfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Red Queen, The Crowns Game is a thrilling and atmospheric historical fantasy set in Imperial Russia about two teenagers who must compete for the right to become the Imperial Enchanteror die in the processfrom debut author Evelyn Skye.Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchantersthe only two in Russiaand with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.And so he initiates the Crowns Game, an ancient duel of magical skillthe greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the tsars most respected adviser. The defeated is sentenced to death.Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island her whole life, Vika is eager for the chance to show off her talent in the grand capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another enchantereven when his magic calls to her like nothing else ever has?For Nikolai, an orphan, the Crowns Game is the chance of a lifetime. But his deadly opponent is a force to be reckoned withbeautiful, whip smart, imaginativeand he cant stop thinking about her.And when Pasha, Nikolais best friend and heir to the throne, also starts to fall for the mysterious enchantress, Nikolai must defeat the girl they both love . . . or be killed himself.As long-buried secrets emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously clear . . . the Crowns Game is not one to lose.
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PageShifter
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Mehso-so

Characters were a bit flat, it was hard to relate to them. They weren't annoying but just a bit tasteless. Secondary characters were likable.

I adored the setting & atmosphere - this felt magical! The game wasn't really thrilling and romance was meh.

I had fun and I enjoyed reading, my three stars are strong ones.

#serieslove2024

TheSpineView Great job! 2w
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kamryn.warkentin
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As Nikolai and Vika face each other to the death in the Crown‘s Game, the loss of one character would affect the other, regardless of the fact that they‘re strangers. The stakes continue to rise as their desire to defeat each other weakens, on account of fascination between Vika toward Nikolai, and Nikolai‘s best friend‘s interest in both Vika and the secrets of her magic, oblivious to Nikolai‘s abilities and the Crown‘s Game itself, which his own

kamryn.warkentin father commenced. If you enjoy the complications associated with love triangles, you would like this book. This story is told in third person omniscient point of view, as they use words like “he/she/they”, and access the consciousness of multiple characters, though the narration is still told outside of any one character. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Kamryn! CUTE CAT! 6/6 3y
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kamryn.warkentin
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Vika Andreyeva and Nikolai Karimov are both enchanters working towards the goal of defending Russia alongside the tsar, but the job description only calls for a single enchanter. A crown‘s game therefore must commence, where Vika and Nikolai will fight for the spot, and only one will walk out alive. You will like this book if you enjoyed The Hobbit series and it‘s magical aspect.

kamryn.warkentin The theme in this novel is how mental and physical power differentiate. This is shown through Nikolai being a strategic enchanter, while Vika uses her magic and the elements to create large and explosive outcomes. 3y
MissYaremcio Nicely done Kamryn! This looks like an awesome book! 6/6 3y
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bookiemonster_ph
The Crown's Game | Evelyn Skye
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ᴛɪᴛʟᴇ: ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʀᴏᴡɴ'ꜱ ɢᴀᴍᴇ
ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ: ᴇᴠᴇʟʏɴ ꜱᴋʏᴇ
ꜱᴇʀɪᴇꜱ: ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʀᴏᴡɴ'ꜱ ɢᴀᴍᴇ

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chapters-and-pages
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“she was a diamond in a quarry full of quartz.“

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hissingpotatoes
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3.5/5⭐ I liked the magic aspects, and many turns in the competition had a wonderful magical feel with fantastic descriptions. However, the love triangle annoyed me, and the necessity of the competition felt forced for plot reasons. I'm curious to see how it all resolves in the sequel.

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JSW
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Bailedbailed

Put this down a week ago with no desire to pick it up again. Highly derivative mix of the Night Circus and other contests ie Hunger Games. Two dimensional main characters who were attracted to each other while trying to kill each other? Ugh 😑. The other characters all felt shallowly defined as well. It‘s a no from me.

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JSW
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I‘m on a massive YA fantasy binge right now. This is next. What are your favorites in that genre?

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NovelGirl82
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Hi all!! I‘m searching for the Danish edition of this book, that I can have shipped to the US without it costing a mortgage note. Evelyn (the author) actually noted that I was looking for these copies and generously offered to send me a spare copy of the Danish edition of the second book, but she never received copies of the first, so she is looking to find them, as well. I thought you guys might be able to help us out! @okthislooksbad Any ideas??

okthislooksbad I found the Danish edition on saxo.com at around 30-ish dollars, but shipping would probably cost an arm and a leg 😕 @Kalalalatja, do you know more about where to buy a Danish edition for cheap than I do? 😂 6y
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Trenton_M
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My two current obsessions. I'm really enjoying both of them, I haven't read any ghost stories in a long time, so I'm pleasently surprised with the Gothic Fantasy collection and I love how Crown's Game weaves Russian culture into its fantasy narrative, it's like historical fiction - with magic!

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bels_books
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You guys...just...pain. I really enjoyed the book though.

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eloreads
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✨May Wrap up! I ended up reading 5 books this month! Including a re read of the hunger games.
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Physical books- 3
Audiobooks-2
#maywrapup

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eloreads
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I had heard many mixed reviews about this book, so I was hesitant to read it. But, I ended up loving it. There were a few things here and there that I didn‘t really like, but I‘m honestly glad I gave it a chance and I‘m impatiently waiting for my copy of book 2 to arrive!


This book completed:

✨ the letter C- #litsyatoz (9/26)

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totefairie
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Book Haul on my quick stop at #NBSOutlet 📚

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riversidelibrary
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed The Crowns Game but I didn‘t love it, it felt a little confused to me, like it was trying to be too many things at once. I got a Very Night Circus meets Cinderella meets Romeo and Juliet vibe. I gave it 4 stars for the enjoyment.

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midnightbookblog
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Panpan

2/5 ⭐️

Poorly executed and underdeveloped. Gave it a go hoping for the best, but it didn‘t live up to my standards.

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kate_reads
The Crown's Game | Evelyn Skye
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#RiotGrams Day 18: Books and a Beverage

...because #WineWednesday

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Dmack198
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Wow it had been a while since I‘ve been on here. College has kept me busy that‘s for sure. Hope everyone on here has had a great summer!

398.2 Welcome back! 7y
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thereadingfaery
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I absolutely loved The Crown's Game! The magic was amazing, I adored the characters and it was really unique and original. It's a must-read for every fantasy fan, and I can't wait to read the next book. Plus, I mean, they're gorgeous. What booklover doedn't have a weakness for a beautiful hardback?

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NeverendingTBR
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Have been wanting to read this for ages - so glad I managed to pick it up

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carys14
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Thank goodness for audiobooks!! Unlike my plans for knitting this morning, which are shot to hell, my reading can go forth with little interruption.

(Although I might have to turn the volume up to drown out the purring...) #ridiculouskittensoflitsy

MarriedtoMrT 😻 7y
Laura317 That is so sweet! 😻😻😻 7y
Mariposa_Bookworm Soooo cute!!! 😻 7y
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LauraBrook Oh my gosh, too adorable! Now THAT is a relaxation goal! 😽😽😽 7y
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PurpleyPumpkin That is a very happy kitty!😻 7y
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carys14
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I try to start Crown's Game on audio while photographing stock and my Bluetooth headphones start yelling "BATTERY LOW" three minutes in.

Then I gain a non-helping helper.

Sigh. I think it is time to take a break and go fix another cup of coffee.

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mylifeinbooks23
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I'm starting The Crown's Game today. I'm hoping it'll get me out of this reading slump.

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lostinlit_becca
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Pickpick

This series is so magical and enchanting! The world building, character development and magical elements are all so wonderful and made me love this series!

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Yeah_I_Read
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This is starting to get annoying 😑 I might bail... 👍🏽👎🏽

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booknerdkatie
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Bookish Crown; ✨📚👑📚👑📚👑📚👑📚✨. 📚🤓💜

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TaylorReadsBooks
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I really enjoyed these books! 1800's Russia with a magical game to the death. Lots of fun! And I got to meet the author Evelyn Skye a few weeks ago. She was so nice and gave more insight to the story and her writing making it that much better!

"Imagine, and it shall be.
There are no limits.⁠⁠⁠⁠"
Evelyn Skye, The Crown's Game

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bibliomeds
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"Imagine, and it shall be. There are no limits."

I absolutely adore The Crown's Game. If you like magic, Russia, royalty, a lovely romance subplot, and detailed historical references (this book is very well researched trust me) - I highly recommend it!

And its sequel is AMAZING TOO!!!

#thecrownsgame #thecrownsfate #evelynskye #fantasy #russia #nikolai #vika #pasha #yabook #youngadult #hardback #lovetoread #reading #epicreads

jewelwriteswords I was so fortunate to meet Evelyn and she majored in Russian History(or Russian Literature, I can't remember exactly) she was so sweet and really smart! 7y
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thieving.books
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And so he initiates the Crown‘s Game, an ancient duel of magical skill—the greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the tsar‘s most respected adviser. The defeated is sentenced to death.

Look at my model for this shoot 😂😂😂💚💙💜💛
#TheCrownsGame #EvelynSkye I've already read this and loved it! Hoping to be able to read The Crowns Fate soon 💙

bibliosaby loved this book💕 7y
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Grownwomanreadya
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"As for whether the magic in The Crown‘s Game is real, well . . . that depends. Do you believe in what you cannot see?"
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#Books #CurrentlyReading

Curlyheadedone Such a good book! 7y
livelaughread Ohhh I'm curious to see what you think of this... it doesn't strike me as something you'd like haha 7y
infinitbr I've always been interested in trying this but I never pick it up! 7y
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aforestofpages
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"Imagine, and it shall be. There are no limits."

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stephachu
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Mehso-so

"It will require more than a showy gown to be considered worthy."

Which pretty much sums up my feelings on the book. Nice, easy writing and an intriguing idea. But the plot felt... I don't know.. a bit uninspired? And don't get me started on the magic aspect. I'm giving the sequel a chance because I liked the characters (and I own it).

#evelynskye #thecrownsgame

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lucas_james
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Reading outside :) #thecrownsgame

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leighterature
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"She wanted again to hold on to him, and have him hold on to her, so they could whirl together through the cosmos like galaxies that could not—and would not—be confined."

I'm not sure if Litsy is going to be my new social media for books, but I sure am loving it so far!

#evelynskye #thecrownsgame

Yetstillshereads Great photo. I still need to read this sequel. It's sitting on my self. I Loved the Crown's Game. I need to jump back into their world. I've been in a mourning slump. Books are the best medicine though. Oh btw. This is random but YOUR Litsy handle name is BRILLIANT. HOW INCREDIBLY CLEVER. I'm serious. Love it. 😍😍😍😍 7y
leighterature @Yetstillshereads The Crown's Fate was even better than the Crown's Game! It's so good! Also thank you so much!! ☺️☺️ I'm so proud of it tbh 7y
Yetstillshereads Yay. I'm even more excited to read it now. And serious. Your name. Freaking brilliant. I'm never that witty. (I was trying to make a Tinkerbell like candle for my company without copyrighting it and it was strawberry/champagne scents but my husband didn't know that. I'm 10 seconds, he said "Why not 'Tinkerberry'?" Bah. Say what?! Brilliant. My husband, like you are clever. I get there but it takes a few more minutes. ☺️? 7y
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britreadsbooks
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I'd never read a book about Imperial Russia before, but this had me hooked! If you love historical fantasy and stories with magic, then I highly recommend The Crown's Game.

#bookstagram #yareads #thecrownsgame #evelynskye #chaptersindigo #summerreading

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Tianasbookreads
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Mehso-so
MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay 😊👍🏻. I think you're going to like it here 😉🙌🏻. It's the most positive, tight-knit, passionate community of bibliophiles 😎👌🏻! Prepare yourself: this will take over your life 😂👏🏻. 7y
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Kerri_Maniscalco
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I adored everything about this book: the magic, rich setting, romance...utter perfection. #book #books #bookish #bookstagram #ya #youngadult #fantasy #magic #historical

BillBlume I gotta move this book up my TBR list. Keep seeing buzz about it. 7y
Spinatale I'm glad you liked it! I just finished the sequel and loved it just as much. 7y
Kerri_Maniscalco @Spinatale the sequel was INCREDIBLE! I just finished it a few days ago and want more! 7y
Kerri_Maniscalco @BillBlume it's a great read! 7y
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"I hereby swear my loyalty to the tsar, and promise to abide by the rules of the Game, a duel of enchantment, until a winner is declared. To this and all traditions here before established, I commit myself as an enchanter in the Crown's Game."

DebReads4fun Welcome to Litsy! 7y
zsuzsanna_reads Welcome! 7y
MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay. 😊👍🏻 7y
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IndyHannaJones
The Crown's Game | Evelyn Skye

Rereading this to prep for 'The Crown's Fate'. What a rich book. Love it!

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Reveur
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I must do what my chocolate wrapper tells me!!!

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NovelGirl82
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This was the book that finally got me out of my slump! I loved it! I hate that I waited so long to read it. On the upside, the sequel will be here today so I can get started on it!

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NovelGirl82
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I've fallen in to one of those slumps where I have started (so far) 4 different books, and put them all down. Im hoping maybe this will be the one? #slumpssuck

CouronneDhiver I hear ya! I've been having the same problem 8y
NovelGirl82 @CouronneDhiver It's the worst!! 8y
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398.2
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Went to a wedding shower an hour away that had a tea party theme. I don't know if I was more excited about the tea or when I realized there was a Barnes and Noble across the street! 😍 This has been on my TBR list. I needed something until my preordered comes in. (A court of wings and ruin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

sparrowssavvy Absolutely loved this book! Really reminds me of the Night Circus! Enjoy! 8y
398.2 @sparrowssavvy I am really liking it! I like all of the Russian concepts. It's something different. Night Circus is on my TBR list. I have been meaning to get to it. 8y
sparrowssavvy @398.2 I cannot recommend night circus highly enough!!! 8y
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Foragingfantasy
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I really enjoyed this one. Didn't love the end, but all in all I like it.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Put simply, I read this 400 page book in one sitting over about 7 hours...Couldn't put it down...Plus the physical book is so beautiful!

Omg this book made me feel! I love Nikolai so much...And I want to kill Pasha's sister and...Kinda high five Nikolai's mom. This book appeased the historical fiction lover, the former history student, romance lover and magic lover in me! 😘😘😘 Super excited for the sequel to come out!

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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"Good night, Alexander. May your eternal sleep be haunted by nightmares of your many sins."
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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"I hereby swear my loyalty to the tsar,
And promise to abide by the rules of the Game,
A duel of enchantment, until a winner is declared.
To this and all traditions here before established, I commit myself
As an enchanter in the Crown's Game."
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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"Welcome enchanters, I am pleased to commence the first Crown's Game of the nineteenth century. I look forward to witnessing what you can do."
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Vika: "I don't fancy dying."
Sergei: "then the only option is, you cannot lose."
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