by Kevin Hearne
First published 2020
In a land torn by war, Ryn and her kin battle to defend their home from a sinister flock of blackwings that darken the skies. As the blight spreads, Ryn must confront her own past and decide whether to trust an enigmatic stranger if she hopes to save her family and their embattled settlement. With time running out, Ryn must make an impossible choice - one that will test her courage and the true strength of her bonds.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, impossible-choice
Setting: Settlement
Period: War
512 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: violence