Fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter will enjoy this innovative mythological fantasy!

After centuries of banishment, the fallen chess lords sense a portal opening between their exiled Earth and the kingdom of Chess Mountain, where they once held dominion?and they're ready to take vengeance on the gods who expelled them.

In the heart of a bustling New York City school, young Princess Kassie?daughter of Mars and the chess goddess Caïssa?wonders at the quirks and charms of humankind while on a crucial mission to save the kingdom of Chess Mountain. The fallen chess lords lie in wait, eager to reclaim what they lost, and Kassie must navigate a world filled with new friendships that complicate her mission. As she forges deep bonds with her classmates, alarming clues about potential enemies surface, forcing her to confront the very individuals she has come to trust.

With the fate of both her kingdom and Earth at stake, Kassie grapples with loyalty and betrayal, ultimately leading her to a heart-wrenching confrontation that demands a terrible choice.

This award-winning novel weaves ancient chess mythology into a modern adventure for middle-grade readers and young adults.