by Garth Nix
First published 2019
Liliath, a powerful angelic mage, awakens from a century-long slumber, still beautiful and determined to reunite with her long-lost love, the archangel Palleniel. Her single-minded quest ensnares four young Sarancians - Simeon, Henri, Agnez, and Dorotea - whose fates become intertwined with Liliath's schemes. As Liliath manipulates the unsuspecting pawns, the descendants of her people face a dire curse: angelic magic turns their blood to ash. The four friends must navigate Liliath's treacherous machinations, uncover their own mysterious connection, and confront the high cost of Liliath's obsessive love.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, magic
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Sarancia
Period: century-long
536 pages · Hardcover · Clarion Books
Content warnings: violence