by C. S. Pacat
First published 2023
Will can no longer hide behind the safety of the Hall. Ancient enemies have awakened, and only he and a small band of allies stand between the world and destruction. They must venture into the heart of the old world, forging perilous alliances with those they cannot trust. Will carries a burden heavier than any weapon: the truth of who he really is. His identity could change everything, but revealing it might destroy those he loves. James St. Clair draws him like a magnet, beautiful and lethal in equal measure. Every moment with James pulls Will deeper into a web of secrets that stretches back centuries. The darkness within Will grows stronger, whispering promises of power. As ancient forces gather to reclaim the world, Will faces an impossible choice. He must decide whether to embrace the truth of his nature or fight against destiny itself. The secrets his friends uncover may save them all, or tear apart everything they believe in.
Genres: romance, fantasy, dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
479 pages · Hardcover · Quill Tree Books
Content warnings: violence