{"product_id":"9781399750455","title":"Shadows of Sparta: the hottest new dark romantasy of 2026 inspired by Greek mythology","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparta is dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGods once ruled the land, until King Menelaus cast them out and crowned himself in their place. Now drought scours the earth, and a mysterious affliction steals the breath from the living. Prayers go unanswered. Defiance is rewarded with blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the king resurrects the ancient trials meant to choose his queen, Helena becomes her dying village's only hope. Marked by a terrible beauty, she steps forward not for glory - but for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut beauty alone cannot save her from a crown forged from fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlone in a dangerous court, Helena must decide whom to trust: a legendary warrior bound to the throne by blood and oath, or a prisoner bearing forbidden magics and truths meant to be stay buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne guards her cage. One whispers how to escape it. And one of them is lying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fate of her people rests on her shoulders. And if Helena chooses wrong, Sparta will not simply fall. It will kneel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XO Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53273192792429,"sku":"9781399750455","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/7079\/9469\/files\/9781399750455.jpg?v=1777542443","url":"https:\/\/xobookco.nz\/products\/9781399750455","provider":"XO Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}