Born of Empire

By Sally Ann Melia

Deal Ends: Sun 14th September

Two Boys. One Empire. A Collision of Destiny and Betrayal. "I had a nightmare, mum... I really don't want to go!""It was cold. I was afraid. I could not get out.""It was only a dream. You have to go."How long can a mother regret the last words to her son?Born of Empire launches a breathtaking new YA science fiction series set in a galaxy scarred by war and ruled by intrigue. Amid the glittering domes of a futuristic Earth, two boys—one royal, one orphan—are swept into a whirlwind of interstellar politics, betrayal, and survival.Sixteen-year-old Prince Teodor of Freyne, heir to two thrones, is abducted by the enigmatic Chart Segat, head of the elite Dome Militant. His mother, the fierce and brilliant Regent of Freyne II, will summon every force at her disposal—military, political, even alien telepaths—to get him back.In the shadows of the Dome, Guy Erma dreams of glory. To join the black-and-gold Dome Elite, he must earn Segat's deadly favor—no matter the cost. The fate of the empire could rest on a decision he doesn’t yet understand.From blade-wielding militias to telepathic shapeshifters, biomechanical horrors to ruthless ambition, this novel is a thrilling blend of high-stakes action and emotional depth.Perfect for fans of Red Rising, Skyward, and The Hunger Games—Sally Ann Melia’s Born of Empire is a soaring, sophisticated space opera that crackles with intensity from the first page.