About the book
In this mesmerizing YA fantasy mash-up of The Road meets The Amazing Race, one girl chooses to risk her life in a cutthroat competition in order to win her freedom.
In Lanoria, Outsiders, who don’t have magic, are inferior to Enchanteds, who do. That’s just a fact for Astrid, an Outsider who is indentured to pay off her family’s debts. She serves as the surrogate for the princess—if Renya steps out of line, Astrid is the one who bears the punishment for it.
But there is a way out: the life-or-death Race of Oblivion. First, racers are dosed with the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memories. Then, when they awake in the middle of nowhere, only cryptic clues—and a sheer will to live—will lead them through treacherous terrain full of opponents who wouldn’t think twice about killing each other to get ahead.
But what throws Astrid the most is what she never expected to encounter in this race. A familiar face she can’t place. Secret powers she shouldn’t have. And a confusing memory of the past that, if real, could mean the undoing of the entire social structure that has kept her a slave her entire life.
Competing could mean death…but it could also mean freedom.
- A Deadly Competition: To win her freedom, Astrid must survive the Race of Oblivion—a brutal contest that starts by wiping every racer’s memory clean.
- Magic and Social Injustice: In a world divided by magic, Astrid is an Outsider, forced to serve as a surrogate and endure punishments for a princess she’s supposed to call a friend.
- Amnesia and a Mysterious Past: With her memory gone, Astrid can’t place the familiar face she encounters in the race. Is he a friend, an enemy, or the key to a past that could shatter her world?
- High-Stakes Dystopian Adventure: Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, this action-packed YA fantasy delivers thrilling twists, a fight for freedom, and a heroine who discovers her own power against all odds.
Editions of Crown of Oblivion
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062399328
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062399335
Read an Excerpt
In this mesmerizing YA fantasy mash-up of The Road meets The Amazing Race, one girl chooses to risk her life in a cutthroat competition in order to win her freedom.
In Lanoria, Outsiders, who don’t have magic, are inferior to Enchanteds, who do. That’s just a fact for Astrid, an Outsider who is indentured to pay off her family’s debts. She serves as the surrogate for the princess—if Renya steps out of line, Astrid is the one who bears the punishment for it.
But there is a way out: the life-or-death Race of Oblivion. First, racers are dosed with the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memories. Then, when they awake in the middle of nowhere, only cryptic clues—and a sheer will to live—will lead them through treacherous terrain full of opponents who wouldn’t think twice about killing each other to get ahead.
But what throws Astrid the most is what she never expected to encounter in this race. A familiar face she can’t place. Secret powers she shouldn’t have. And a confusing memory of the past that, if real, could mean the undoing of the entire social structure that has kept her a slave her entire life.
Competing could mean death…but it could also mean freedom.
- A Deadly Competition: To win her freedom, Astrid must survive the Race of Oblivion—a brutal contest that starts by wiping every racer’s memory clean.
- Magic and Social Injustice: In a world divided by magic, Astrid is an Outsider, forced to serve as a surrogate and endure punishments for a princess she’s supposed to call a friend.
- Amnesia and a Mysterious Past: With her memory gone, Astrid can’t place the familiar face she encounters in the race. Is he a friend, an enemy, or the key to a past that could shatter her world?
- High-Stakes Dystopian Adventure: Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, this action-packed YA fantasy delivers thrilling twists, a fight for freedom, and a heroine who discovers her own power against all odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crown of Oblivion about?
In this mesmerizing YA fantasy mash-up of The Road meets The Amazing Race, one girl chooses to risk her life in a cutthroat competition in order to win her freedom.
In Lanoria, Outsiders, who don’t have magic, are inferior to Enchanteds, who do. That’s just a fact for Astrid, an Outsider who is indentured to pay off her family’s debts. She serves as the surrogate for the princess—if Renya steps out of line, Astrid is the one who bears the punishment for it.
But there is a way out: the life-or-death Race of Oblivion. First, racers are dosed with the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memories. Then, when they awake in the middle of nowhere, only cryptic clues—and a sheer will to live—will lead them through treacherous terrain full of opponents who wouldn’t think twice about killing each other to get ahead.
But what throws Astrid the most is what she never expected to encounter in this race. A familiar face she can’t place. Secret powers she shouldn’t have. And a confusing memory of the past that, if real, could mean the undoing of the entire social structure that has kept her a slave her entire life.
Competing could mean death…but it could also mean freedom.
- A Deadly Competition: To win her freedom, Astrid must survive the Race of Oblivion—a brutal contest that starts by wiping every racer’s memory clean.
- Magic and Social Injustice: In a world divided by magic, Astrid is an Outsider, forced to serve as a surrogate and endure punishments for a princess she’s supposed to call a friend.
- Amnesia and a Mysterious Past: With her memory gone, Astrid can’t place the familiar face she encounters in the race. Is he a friend, an enemy, or the key to a past that could shatter her world?
- High-Stakes Dystopian Adventure: Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, this action-packed YA fantasy delivers thrilling twists, a fight for freedom, and a heroine who discovers her own power against all odds.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Crown of Oblivion?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Crown of Oblivion?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062399328
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Crown of Oblivion?
Julie Eshbaugh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Crown of Oblivion is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062399328) and ebook(ISBN 9780062399335)
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