First published 2021
Karina has lost her kingdom to a violent coup. She flees as the most hunted person in Sonande, searching for divine power in her ancestors' forgotten city. Her sister's resurrection has thrown the world into chaos, destroying the peace Malik found as Farid's apprentice. Disaster strikes repeatedly across the land. Malik discovers that only Karina can restore balance to their fractured world. He must use his magic to bring her back, but she has every reason to distrust him. He once tried to kill her. Now he needs her cooperation. The kingdom of Sonande crumbles around them as ancient forces tear reality apart. Karina and Malik face impossible choices between duty and desire. One horrifying decision will determine everything. They must choose between power that could reshape the world and love that could transform their lives. This conclusion to the West African folklore inspired duology tests whether two people can overcome betrayal when the fate of nations hangs in the balance.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Sonande
Period: ancient
480 pages · Kindle Edition · Balzer + Bray
Content warnings: violence