by Amanda Foody
First published 2025
Domenic Barrow never sought the burden of wielding magic against Winter's six-week assault on Alderland. The most powerful Summer wand in a century awakens and chooses him despite his poor reputation among classmates. Ellery Caldwell has trained for years to become the perfect Summer magician, hiding her fears about her abilities. Her worst nightmare comes true when she accidentally forges the first Winter wand ever created. Together as the unprecedented Chosen Two, they must prevent an approaching icy catastrophe that threatens their homeland. Their partnership deepens into something that feels like love as they prepare for their shared destiny. Then they learn the devastating truth. The Chosen Two were never meant to work together. They are destined enemies, and only one can survive. To save Alderland, one must kill the other.
Genres: fiction, romance, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Alderland
432 pages · Hardcover · Tor Teen