The Tournament of Heirs by Amilea Perez

The Tournament of Heirs is a gripping NA fantasy novel where a deadly tournament collides with the rich tapestry of Aztec mythology, complete with a touch of romance to intensify the stakes.

Bloodshed is inevitable.

Acalan and Metztli Amos have spent their entire lives preparing for the Tournament of Heirs. For the siblings of the House of Life, duty is non-negotiable. To win means securing their empire’s future; to lose means leaving it vulnerable and heirless.

Six Houses. Twelve Heirs. Only two blood-bound champions can emerge victorious.

Acalan is determined to claim the throne he’s destined to inherit, while Metztli’s sole focus is keeping her brother alive long enough to see his rule realized. Together, they must navigate the treacherous trials of the Tournament. But as alliances crumble and secrets unravel, the empire’s true nature reveals itself, and destiny has its own plans.

One truth becomes undeniable for the heirs of the House of Life:

Sacrifices will be required.