by Stacia Stark
First published 2023
The protagonist has dreamed of green eyes and a cruel smile her entire life. When she finally meets this man, the mercenary leaves her to die. In her world, gods strip newborn humans of their power in exchange for protection against the fae. Those who retain their abilities become known as the corrupt and face execution by fire. When her hidden power surfaces, she must abandon her beloved village. Desperate to survive, she makes a bargain with the same mercenary who betrayed her. She will help him and his companions infiltrate the city. He will teach her to control the dark magic she has always concealed. This power might save her life, but the mercenary guards dangerous secrets. His hidden truths endanger everyone she cares about and could destroy the kingdom itself.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
562 pages · Paperback · Bingeable Books LLC
Content warnings: violence