First published 2021
Rhaskos works as a slave in Ancient Greece, his days filled with hard labor and dreams of freedom. Meanwhile, the spirit of a wealthy girl wanders restlessly after lightning strikes her down, bound by a powerful curse that traps her between worlds. When their paths cross, the ghostly girl sees something in Rhaskos that moves her to action. She decides to help him break free from his chains and find his way to liberty. Multiple voices tell their intertwined story as the unlikely pair navigates the dangers of escape. The ghost must overcome the magical bonds that hold her while Rhaskos faces the brutal reality that awaits any slave who dares to run. Their journey becomes one of mutual salvation, as each character discovers what it truly means to be free.
Genres: mythology, historical-fiction, fantasy, ancient
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, lyrical
Tropes: found-family, mutual-salvation
Setting: Ancient Greece
Period: Ancient
600 pages · Library Binding · Thorndike Striving Reader
Content warnings: slavery