First published 2022
Nadya finds her faith in magic shattered. The power she once trusted now feels unreliable, leaving her questioning everything she believed about her abilities. Meanwhile, Serefin struggles against an alien presence that has invaded his thoughts. The voice speaks with authority that isn't his own, demanding attention he refuses to give. Malachiasz confronts the monster he has become, wrestling with a transformation that stripped away his humanity. All three discover their separate journeys follow paths they never chose. Invisible forces have been steering their decisions, whispering guidance that served hidden purposes. These voices share a common goal and will not rest until they achieve it. The three must face the reality that their actions have never been entirely their own. Something powerful has been manipulating their choices, drawing them toward a destination they cannot yet see. Their individual battles against doubt, possession, and transformation are pieces of a larger design.
Genres: literary-fiction, fantasy, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
520 pages · Paperback · Hidra
Content warnings: mental-illness