First published 2006
Imriel, a prince of the realm, must navigate a treacherous court filled with deadly ambitions. When a simple act traps him in a besieged city that worships his mother as a goddess, Imriel faces his greatest challenge yet - to confront the demons of his past and forge his own path forward. Haunted by his mother's notorious betrayal, Imriel must find the strength to overcome his tainted lineage and claim his rightful place in the world.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, overcoming-the-past
Setting: Realm
Period: 21st-Century
944 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: abuse