by Demi Winters
First published 2026
Silla has returned to Iseldur as the rightful Volsik heir, but reclaiming her kingdom proves harder than expected. She must win over the northern jarls to overthrow Ivar Ironheart, all while hiding a terrible secret: a god's shard lives inside her mind, bending her thoughts to its dark purpose. Her sister Saga remains trapped on the Isle of Zagadka, prisoner to the very king Silla fights against. When Ivar threatens the Zagadkians, Saga faces an agonizing decision between protecting innocent lives and fighting the man who captured her heart. A toxic mist spreads across the realm as both sisters discover new depths to their magical abilities. They must master these powers quickly, because an ancient evil stirs and only their combined strength can save their people from destruction.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Iseldur, Isle of Zagadka
Period: ancient
579 pages · Trade Paperback · Gollancz
Content warnings: violence