by Grace Draven
First published 2018
Gilene's secret power keeps her alive as the annual sacrifice for her village. But when the empire's most famous gladiator blackmails her to use her magic, she must choose between her family's safety and her own freedom. Together, Gilene and the enslaved Azarion battle a corrupt empire to reclaim their destinies in this gripping romantic fantasy.
Genres: fiction, romance, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Empire
390 pages · Paperback · Ace Books