by Anne Bishop
First published 2016
Simon Wolfgard leads the Lakeside Courtyard, where Others and humans maintain their fragile coexistence. The alliance with cassandra sangue has shifted everything. These blood prophets, once exploited by their own species, now work alongside the Others. Simon sees promise in this partnership, especially through his bond with blood prophet Meg Corbyn. Their personal connection mirrors the broader possibility of cooperation between their peoples. But radical humans have different plans. They launch violent strikes against Other territories, believing they can seize the land through force. These attackers underestimate what they face. Ancient powers guard Other lands, forces more dangerous than the shifters and vampires humans know about. As the attacks escalate, these older entities prepare to defend their territory by any means necessary. Simon and Meg must navigate between species as both sides decide how much of the other they can tolerate.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Lakeside Courtyard
399 pages · Hardcover · Roc