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New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing delivers a dark and riveting tale that will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass's The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless.""* The Jewel has many meanings: wealth, beauty, royalty. But for Violet, the Jewel has always meant servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet is destined for the Jewel. She is trained as a surrogate for the elite and is bought by the Duchess of the Lake at auction. And she quickly learns that beneath the Jewel's glittering façade lies the cruelty, backstabbing, and hidden violence that have become the royal way of life. Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life...all while fighting for her survival. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess's control. A forbidden love sparks. But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom. *BCCB

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Ewing writes a fast-paced story that takes readers into the inner workings of a society that is obsessed with power and perfection. -- ""Library Journal"" Rescued from poverty in order to help royalty, Violet Lasting grows to hate her gilded cage in this dystopian debut...Offers a well-built world, an appealing heroine, and an unusual blend of magic and science. -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" This powerful debut, with equal parts light and darkness, makes for a fascinating story. Ewing expertly handles surprising twists, lyrical prose, and a chilling plot, keeping the story fresh. Violet's perspective is believable, and the romance is perfectly sweet and suspenseful. -- ""RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)"" Will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass' The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless with anticipation for the sequel. -- ""Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"" With its taut, provocative plot and irresistible characters, The Jewel had me tearing through pages right up to the final, startling twist. I need the next book now! -- ""Andrea Cremer, internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series""

With its taut, provocative plot and irresistible characters, The Jewel had me tearing through pages right up to the final, startling twist. I need the next book now! -- Andrea Cremer, internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series Rescued from poverty in order to help royalty, Violet Lasting grows to hate her gilded cage in this dystopian debut...Offers a well-built world, an appealing heroine, and an unusual blend of magic and science. -- Kirkus Reviews Will have fans of Oliver's Delirium, Cass' The Selection, and DeStefano's Wither breathless with anticipation for the sequel. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Ewing writes a fast-paced story that takes readers into the inner workings of a society that is obsessed with power and perfection. -- Library Journal This powerful debut, with equal parts light and darkness, makes for a fascinating story. Ewing expertly handles surprising twists, lyrical prose, and a chilling plot, keeping the story fresh. Violet's perspective is believable, and the romance is perfectly sweet and suspenseful. -- RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)

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Amy Ewing earned her MFA in writing for children at the New School and received her BFA at New York University. The Jewel started off as a thesis project but is now her debut novel. She lives in New York City. Visit Amy online at www.AmyEwingBooks.com or on Twitter @AmyEwingBooks. Read by Erin Spencer, Kyla Garcia, Caitlin Davies, Amy Landon, and Soneela Nankani

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