{"product_id":"their-will-undone-their-will-undone-1","title":"Their Will Undone (Their Will Undone #1)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rich with history, myth, and longing, this story swept me away from the first page. Nina's journey is as devastating as it is empowering, and the world Valldeperas has created feels ancient, dangerous, and alive. A stunning debut.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e#1 Bestselling author Renèe Ahdieh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fierce debut steeped in ancestral magic, betrayal, and defiance, \u003cem\u003eTheir Will Undone\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful exploration of what happens when we reclaim our fate and fight back against those who seek to control us. Valldeperas spoke truly when she described this book as not just a coming-of-age story, but a coming-of-\u003cem\u003erage\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAngela Montoya, award-winning and critically acclaimed author of A Cruel Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheir Will Undone\u003c\/i\u003e is an emotional rollercoaster of a debut that perfectly blends rage and resistance, compliance and cowardice, loyalty and love. This story is powerful and addictive from the first page to the explosive conclusion that will leave you desperate for the next book! - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKamilah Cole, Dragon, Lambda, and Lodestar Award-nominated author of the bestselling Divine Traitors duology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"R. J. Valldeperas's \u003ci\u003eTheir Will Undone\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning YA fantasy debut about sacrifice, loyalty, and the rage of a girl who refuses to surrender her fate. Fiercely romantic, epic, and unputdownable!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLogan Karlie, NYT Bestselling Author of Dream by the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTheir Will Undone\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute powerhouse of a book. Dripping with rich and imaginative world building, Valldeperas crafts an utterly unique debut about the power of resistance and the sacrifices we're willing to make to carve our own fate.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI. V. Marie, bestselling author of Immortal Consequences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An opulent Inca-inspired fantasy for fans of Tahereh Mafi's \u003ci\u003eThis Woven Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e with a simmering, high-stakes romance. A strongly plotted debut with incredibly compelling worldbuilding. Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSLJ, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Third-person narration shifts focus between Kasik and Nina, skillfully building this expansive, politically fraught world while still giving an intimate look at two complex, emotional leads. A gut-punch of an ending will leave readers heartbroken and breathlessly awaiting the sequel.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Inspired by the fate of the Maiden of Llullaillaco, this story levitates with its fierce rage. A thrilling read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A richly layered YA fantasy that weaves political tension, cultural depth, and a compelling emotional core. the novel powerfully explores themes of duty, identity, and the consequences of obedience. Expertly balancing world building with a steady narrative momentum and vivid storytelling, Valldeperas is a new author to watch.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA debut YA fantasy must-read for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Winner's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThis Woven Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen a maiden is selected to marry the emperor, her journey to the palace will see her fighting both a spark of magical power and her growing feelings for her broody escort in this romantic fantasy duology opener, inspired by a true story from the Inca empire. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Amaru, it is an honor to be chosen in the annual harvest and serve the gods'-favored emperor. Nina's brother has already been chosen, but when the emperor's men come a second time for her sister, Nina volunteers instead. She is taken to the acllahuasi, a gilded cage where women train to become servants or wives for the ruling class. It is there that a soldier comes to collect her, and Nina learns of her fate--to become a wife...to the \u003ci\u003eemperor\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the emperor's trusted friend and soldier, Kasik is ordered to retrieve Nina and deliver her untouched. But the emperor's betrothed is not as he expected. The distrust between Nina and Kasik is thicker than the trees surrounding them, and Kasik's honor is put to the test when their path back to the capitol leads them into dangerous territory. Their lives and hearts are in peril as forbidden desires are unearthed, along with a stirring of dark magic in Nina that inexplicably ties her to the gods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as a simple task becomes a tense journey that forces Nina and Kasik to confront where their true loyalties lie--with the emperor and the fate of their people, or with the desires of their own hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistorical Inspiration: \u003c\/b\u003e This story was inspired by the Inca Maiden of Llullaillaco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBetrothed's Best Friend: \u003c\/b\u003e When Nina arrives to the capital city, she'll be married to the emperor of Amaru--who happens to be Kasik's best friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForbidden Romance: \u003c\/b\u003e Nina is engaged to the emperor. Kasik is a soldier in his army. Even so, they can't deny the sparks that erupt between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForced Proximity: \u003c\/b\u003e Nina and Kasik must work closely together to travel across the dangerous terrain leading to the capital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/17\/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9780063388741, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780063388741, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/15\/2026 (EAN 9780063388741, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780063388741, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eValldeperas, R J\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR.J. Valldeperas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Peruvian Venezuelan writer living in South Florida with her husband and five children. She has experience in academics as a teacher and tutor and also in the creatives sphere as a photographer, content creator, and small shop owner selling custom-designed bookmarks. She enjoys writing fantasy and contemporary novels with characters that look like her and live in worlds steeped with culture. 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