by Mai Corland
First published 2024
God King Joon rules Yusan with immortal cruelty. Nobles thrive while the poor suffer imprisonment or slavery under his merciless reign. Five deadly assassins receive a mysterious summons to end his life. A hired killer seeks redemption for past sins. A female assassin fights for her freedom. A banished prince carries the weight of his own brutal acts. Two other killers nurse their own bitter grievances. Each blade thirsts for vengeance against the tyrant king. They can unite around murder and betrayal, but trust proves harder to forge. These masters of deception and lies must overcome their nature to survive their mission. Yet only one assassin can claim the crown when Joon falls. The alliance will fracture when the killing ends.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Yusan
474 pages · Hardcover · Entangled: Red Tower Books
Content warnings: violence