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  1. Praise for
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. City of Mariit: Capital of Maynara Map
  5. One
  6. One
  7. Two
  8. Three
  9. Four
  10. Five
  11. Six
  12. Seven
  13. Eight
  14. Nine
  15. Two
  16. Ten
  17. Eleven
  18. Twelve
  19. Thirteen
  20. Fourteen
  21. Fifteen
  22. Sixteen
  23. Three
  24. Seventeen
  25. Eighteen
  26. Nineteen
  27. Twenty
  28. Twenty-One
  29. Twenty-Two
  30. Four
  31. By Order of General Ojas,On Behalf of Her Majesty Hara Duja
  32. Twenty-Three
  33. Twenty-Four
  34. Twenty-Five
  35. Twenty-Six
  36. Twenty-Seven
  37. Twenty-Eight
  38. Twenty-Nine
  39. Thirty
  40. Thirty-One
  41. Thirty-Two
  42. Thirty-Three
  43. Five
  44. A Coronation Prayer
  45. Thirty-Four
  46. Epilogue
  47. Acknowledgments
  48. Thank You
  49. About the Author
  50. Violetear Books x Bindery Books

To Kevin T. Norman for making my author dreams come true. I don’t know where I’d be without your passion for this story, its universe, and its characters. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in getting Black Salt Queen out into the world.

To the Bindery team⁠—Matt Kaye, Meghan Harvey, Charlotte Strick, and CJ Alberts⁠—for your hard work and inspiring vision. Thank you for including me in Bindery’s journey. I’m truly honored to have a place in your growing catalog.

To the Girl Friday team⁠—Sara Addicott, Katherine Richards, Paul Barrett, Wanda Zimba, and Tiffany Taing⁠—for all the time and care you’ve poured into this book. Getting this book to print has been perfectly seamless, thanks to all of you.

To my developmental editor, Zhui Ning Chang, whose insights and guidance made my manuscript stronger than ever.

To my cover artist, June Glasson, who captured the beauty of Maynara in ways I never thought possible.

To Brittani Hilles at Lavender Public Relations, for your commitment to getting Black Salt Queen to its most devoted readers.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge my writing village as well. Before Black Salt Queen, I was scaling the metaphorical cliff alone. They say creativity is the reward⁠—but so are the connections you make along the way. A huge thanks to the following people for making trad pub feel less lonely.

Most of all, to AM Kvita. There are no words to express my gratitude for your mentorship over the years. Thank you for your edit letters and for holding my hand in the query trenches. You were the first person to see this story’s potential, for which I’ll be eternally grateful.

To the rest of the Raft⁠—Casey Colaine, S. Hati, Amanda Helms, Shay Kauwe, and O.O. Sangoyomi⁠—for your feedback and friendship, which have been keeping me afloat.

To the incredible AMM R9 family and the broader writing community, of which there are too many wonderful souls to name. Thank you for sharing your talent, advice, and boundless support.

To my first readers, especially Kim and Zach, who saw but the barest bones of Black Salt Queen and cheered me on, nonetheless.

To Philippe, for staying true to your vows and taking on my share of the chores whenever I’m on deadline. You’ve taught me the true meaning of partnership. Thank you for supporting me while I chase my dreams. Je t’aime à la folie.

Last but not least, to my family, who raised me on good books and home-cooked Filipino food. Thank you for showering me with encouragement, no matter the endeavor. Your love is the one thing that transcends time and distance. Mahal kita, forever and always.

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This book would not have been possible without the support from the Violetear Books community, with a special thank-you to the Associate Publisher members:

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