The race to unlock the Lemorian Crest has begun… and time is running out.

Norah Lukens and the Hood have traveled to Rasili, the metal kingdom, in search of the next key to the Lemorian Crest—the artifact prophesied to finally bring down Cifer and his monstrous dogrils once and for all. But slipping in and out of Rasili undetected? Not possible if they want a chance at securing the key. Instead, they find themselves thrust into the heart of the Triolune Festival, an Olympian-scale event bursting with spectacle, competition, and deadly intrigue.

Lev, a Callowynder aficionado, skyrockets to legendary status as Rasili’s newest sports icon, while Norah—very far from her homeschooler’s comfort zone—gets roped into the TrioluneTabluenia, a high-stakes beauty pageant where the winner doesn’t just get a crown. It just so happens a glitteringly handsome (not to mention inconveniently charming) prince may or may not be involved.

Meanwhile, James, lost somewhere in Cobbogoth (don’t ask himwhere), follows whispers of stolen children straight into Rasili’sroyal courts. A smuggling ring tied to an underground conspiracy threatens not only the stability of the entire metal kinklan, but also the Hood’s carefully laid plans (and backup plans) to secure the metal key before it’s too late.

With time slipping away and enemies closing in, Norah, James, and the Hood must navigate a world of gilded lies, hidden corruption, and brutal betrayals if they have any hope of defeating Cifer in the end. Can they secure the metal key before Rasili falls to ruin—or will they lose more victims to Cifer’sgrowing empire?

Danger, deception, and destiny collide in the electrifying third installment of The Norah Aven Chronicles!