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shy and introverted despite her social media fame

Arin offers her an escape: compete as Nizahl's Champion in the Alcalah tournament and win immunity from persecution

Ten years later only three emerge

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A Wish So Deadly - Marilize Loxton Young Adult_Fantasy Archaisms and cryptic language areWhen Talia unwittingly steals cursed jewels from a powerful Soulreaper, she pays the ultimate price: the Soulreaper takes her sister's soul. Desperate to save her sister, Talia strikes a deal. She will enter a deadly, magical tournament and if she survives, she will claim the prize of a wish the only payment the Soulreaper will accept in exchange for the return of her sister. But the tournament can only be won in pairs. Talia is paired with Taron who