A hero sworn to slay the monster. A princess determined to save it. Only one can live...They call me the cursed princess. Daughter of a tyrant king. Sister to the monster. For seven years, I've watched helplessly as my father sacrifices human tributes to the monster trapped within the dark maze.When the queen begs me for help, I seize the chance to prove myself, to finally break the curse and rescue my brother. But is there any humanity in him left to save? Or will he kill me, too?Either way, I have to try. I must enter the Labyrinth myself, where darkness reigns and terror lurks...To survive, I'll need the help of the tributes, especially heroic Theseus. Determined to free his people from the terrible blood tithe, Theseus vows to slay the monster, no matter what.But I won't let that happen.I can't let myself fall for Theseus's charms. My quest may cost me everything, including my heart...To save my brother, Theseus must die.This haunting historical fantasy based on Greek mythology is perfect for fans of And I Darken, An Ember in the Ashes, and Shadow and Bone, as well as anyone who loves myths and legends, alternative histories, conflicted characters, and strong female heroines.*Rated PG-13 for moderate, non-gory violence. No language and no steamy scenes.*