Scepter Series Series by Anne Zoelle

In a magical Persian Empire, an extraordinary thief will steal a ruthless warrior's heart, upend an empire, and form bonds deeper than blood. What will you do, when the power to rule all is in your hand? Whoever holds a scepter, rules a gate. Whoever holds the scepter that rules all others, rules the world. A ruthless shadow magi, a cunning thief, a loyal fugitive, and a charming rogue will hunt—and be hunted—for the most powerful object in the land... moreIn a magical Persian Empire, an extraordinary thief will steal a ruthless warrior's heart, upend an empire, and form bonds deeper than blood. What will you do, when the power to rule all is in your hand? Whoever holds a scepter, rules a gate. Whoever holds the scepter that rules all others, rules the world. A ruthless shadow magi, a cunning thief, a loyal fugitive, and a charming rogue will hunt—and be hunted—for the most powerful object in the land.But only one hand can hold the scepter—and a legacy of blood follows its grip. Take care in what you desire. Be careful in what you reach for. Beware the House of Scepters. less

What choice will you make, when the shadows close around you? Taline will do anything to get back to Nin. Rone will do anything to keep the scepter from the emperor's hand. Nin will do anything to leave her past behind as she is forced to confront it amid bloody battlefields, relentless assassins, and the emperor's glittering and diabolical court. And Kaveh, as he wrecks worlds with Nin at his side... Kaveh starts to think he will do anything to bind Nin to him permanently... moreWhat choice will you make, when the shadows close around you? Taline will do anything to get back to Nin. Rone will do anything to keep the scepter from the emperor's hand. Nin will do anything to leave her past behind as she is forced to confront it amid bloody battlefields, relentless assassins, and the emperor's glittering and diabolical court. And Kaveh, as he wrecks worlds with Nin at his side... Kaveh starts to think he will do anything to bind Nin to him permanently. Madness lurks, bonds of steel are forged, power reigns, and loyalty is put to the ultimate test. And to all, beware-the House of Scepters never died. less

Unmasked, hunted, devastated, revealed... Kaveh, Nin, Taline, and Rone must decide what is worth fighting for-and who can be trusted to change the world. Brother against brother. Slayer against survivor. Tormentor against victim. Trust against hatred. Hope, betrayal, family, and love.... The end has come, the scepter demands payment, and only together can they win. The satisfying conclusion to the Scepter Series.