by Chloe Gong
First published 2022
In 1920s Shanghai, former assassin Rosalind Lang is drawn back into the shadows when a series of brutal murders threatens the fragile political balance. Forced to team up with the enigmatic and deadly operative Wellington Fai, Rosalind must navigate a web of secrets and betrayals to uncover the truth before the city erupts into all-out war. As the body count rises and their own pasts catch up to them, Rosalind and Wellington must decide whether to succumb to the darkness or fight for a brighter future.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, asian-american
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
544 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: violence