Villains Are Destined to Die (novel), Vol. 2

About this book

Penelope Eckart’s life has become a high-stakes survival game where every choice could be her last. Trapped in a world that functions like a lethal dating simulator, the duke’s daughter must navigate the treacherous waters of the social season while keeping her favorability ratings high enough to avoid a gruesome death. Armed with a crossbow and a sharp, cynical wit, she faces off against maniacal love interests and conniving rivals during the grand tournament, only to realize that she is no longer just a player—she is the prey. The tension reaches a breaking point when a series of orchestrated attacks targets the volatile Crown Prince Callisto. Caught in the crossfire, Penelope discovers that her interference has triggered deadly consequences from the game’s rigid system. As she finds herself forced into an uneasy proximity with the dangerous prince, she must decide if his affection is the key to her salvation or a fast track to being executed for attempted regicide. Featuring a tense enemies-to-lovers dynamic, this volume forces Penelope to balance the fine line between manipulating the plot and falling victim to the very narrative she is desperate to escape.