First published 2018
Eliana grabs her brother Tallis as their homeland burns around them. They carry something precious and dangerous, an object tied to abilities they barely understand. Imperial forces hunt them across hostile terrain where monsters lurk and strange powers stir. The siblings face a brutal choice as they learn what their ancestors left behind. They can claim their birthright and wield the legacy that flows in their blood. Or they can turn away from inherited strength and make their own way forward. Either path demands sacrifice. The empire will not stop hunting them. The dangerous creatures will not disappear. But Eliana and Tallis must choose who they will become while everything familiar crumbles behind them.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Homeland
448 pages · Paperback · Balzer + Bray