The Tale of the Hostage Prince

The Tale of the Hostage Prince – A Gripping YA Fantasy Novel of Court Intrigue, Betrayal, and Loyalty

Step into the treacherous courts of Bayangan, where alliances are fragile and every crown carries a deadly weight. The Tale of the Hostage Prince, the second book in The Absolution Chronicles trilogy by Anna Tan, deepens the overarching fantasy saga with intense political maneuvering, psychological depth, and high-stakes choices.

Uneasy Crowns and Dangerous Loyalty in the Courts of Bayangan

Twenty-year-old Yosua wears an uneasy crown in the shadowy realm of Bayangan. Trapped in a dangerous web of family tragedy and political conspiracies following the brutal murder of his parents, the young king faces a harrowing test of leadership and survival.

As tensions mount across neighboring kingdoms, Yosua must decide where his true loyalties lie—with his remaining, scheming relatives or with his childhood best friend, Mikal. Blending themes of grief, blood debts, and courtly deceit, The Tale of the Hostage Prince delivers a multi-dimensional reading experience that highlights the human cost of power and political strife.

Why Fantasy Readers and Series Collectors Adore This Book:

• • Intense Court Politics: Explores the deadly power struggles and shifting alliances within royal courts.
  • Deep Emotional Character Study: Focuses on Yosua’s internal conflict between royal duty, family grief, and personal bond.
  • Seamless Expansion of the World: Expands the lore and kingdom dynamics introduced in Amok.
  • Masterful Storytelling: Penned by Chevening Scholar Anna Tan, delivering rich prose and authentic cultural resonance.

About the Creator:

Anna Tan is a Malaysian fantasy author and Chevening Scholar with an MA in Creative Writing from Brunel University London. Through Teaspoon Publishing, she crafts culturally nuanced fantasy works inspired by Nusantara legends and traditional folklore.

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