First published 2017
Patricia practices witchcraft while Laurence builds his engineering career at a tech startup in San Francisco. The two grew up as outsiders, bonding over their extraordinary abilities in a world that often proved cruel to anyone different. Now an ancient society of witches prepares for war against Laurence's hipster technology company. Both groups believe their approach offers the only solution as international chaos threatens to tear the world apart. Patricia must choose between her magical calling and her feelings for Laurence. He faces the same impossible decision between his technological ambitions and his love for her. Their choices will determine whether humanity survives or perishes. Anders weaves together the pain of growing up different with the comedy and heartbreak of young love caught between two worlds.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, fantasy, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: San Francisco
Period: 21st-century
316 pages · Paperback · Tor Books