{"title":"Nicole Holleman","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicole Holleman crafts immersive tales within the \u003cem\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e realm, where rich world-building and compelling characters take centre stage. Her stories often explore themes of destiny, loyalty, and the struggle between light and darkness, inviting readers into vivid, imaginative universes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of gripping adventures and nuanced fantasy epics will appreciate the depth and passion in Holleman’s narratives. Whether through intricate magic systems or futuristic landscapes, her books promise journeys that are as thoughtful as they are thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oath-of-the-chosen-by-nicole-holleman-9781529991260","title":"Oath of the Chosen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book in a bold, high-concept fantasy series where power comes at a deadly cost, blending brutal trials, political intrigue, and a forbidden romance. For fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Serpent and the Wings of Night\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFourth Wing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAGIC IS MURDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the brutal kingdom of Averyth, where outlawed magic is passed through murder, the Chosen are trained from childhood to make sure it ends that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuri is the best of them. An elite torturer with a flawless record, raised to hunt outlawed magic with blades and blood. Loyal. Lethal. Unquestioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil Auri is thrust into a competition to crown the first Royal Chosen, and she realizes that winning could expose the secret she's risked everything to keep hidden—Auri has magic of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the trials unfold, it becomes clear that Auri's loyalty is what's really being tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen everything breaks. The competition is violently interrupted by a coordinated attack—one that fractures the illusion of control Averyth has relied on for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the chaos, Auri is forced to flee with the last person she should trust—a former Assignment she was trained to break. A man bound to her past, armed with dangerous truths and a dangerously disarming charm that's becoming harder to resist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHunted by the very system she upheld, Auri must unravel betrayals, buried histories, and a prophecy whispered in the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause some destinies don't come quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome destinies scream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47719901036780,"sku":"9781529991260","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529991260-oath-of-the-chosen.jpg?v=1780978364"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nicole-holleman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}