by Rory Power
First published 2024
Rhea Argyros leads the rebel Sxoriza while her family lies in ruins. Former allies have seized her nation and scattered her three siblings across the world. She struggles with new powers that make her a target and an uncomfortable bond with Michali, whom she brought back from the dead. Her brother Lexos sits trapped in an unexpected prison, planning his escape with a new companion. He wants revenge on those who destroyed everything he knew. Rhea makes a desperate choice. She sends her sister Chrysanthi on a perilous journey to find their missing brother Nitsos. The family that once ruled together now stands divided by war. Rhea and Lexos find themselves on opposing sides as battle lines form. The siblings must choose between reconciliation and a final reckoning that could destroy them all.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, fantasy, magic
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, sibling-rivalry
Setting: Sxoriza
Period: Ancient
656 pages · Hardcover
Content warnings: death, violence