First published 2022
Fallon never expected to rule anything. Born a magicless halfling with round ears, she faces constant scorn from pure-blooded faeries at court. Only the beasts accept her, and only one faerie has ever shown her kindness: Prince Dante Regio of Luce, who stole her heart with a single kiss. Then an oracle delivers shocking news. Fallon will become queen if she can free the crows from their curse. The path to power requires collecting iron relics to overthrow the current monarch and place Dante's brother on the throne beside her. Fallon throws herself into this dangerous treasure hunt, determined to claim her destiny. But the oracle failed to mention a crucial detail. Freeing the crows will unleash a winged demon into the world. This creature will become obsessed with Fallon, threatening everything she fights to achieve. Now she must navigate court politics, magical dangers, and a love that may not be what it seems.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, young-adult-fantasy, fantasy-romance, paranormal-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, fast-paced, romantic, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance, love-triangle, prophecy
Setting: Luce, Faerie Court
544 pages · Paperback · Sourcebooks Casablanca
Content warnings: violence