by Kate Golden
First published 2024
Arwen Valondale boards a ship bound for the Kingdom of Citrine. The battle at Siren's Bay has ended, but its aftermath torments her. New powers surge through her body while betrayal burns in her heart. King Kane Ravenwood, the man who deceived her, travels alongside her party. Their destination holds the Blade of the Sun, a weapon that will determine both her destiny and the realm's survival. Kane shadows her every move, prepared to embrace evil itself for her protection. Arwen struggles against the feelings she still harbors for him. The mysterious kingdom ahead promises creatures and magic that will test her limits. Ancient secrets about her origins hold the key to defeating Lazarus, the monstrous Fae king who threatens everything. Yet unlocking the power within her may demand the ultimate price. Her life and the lives of those she cherishes hang in the balance.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, young-adult-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, epic, high-stakes, romantic-tension, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family, protective-love-interest, slow-burn-romance
Setting: Kingdom of Citrine, Siren's Bay
464 pages · Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: death, violence