First published 2022
Princess Charis Willowthorn serves as Calera's weapon, trained in ruthlessness and strategy. Her kingdom bleeds from endless war with Montevallo, and she seeks any route to peace. Then ships start vanishing from Calera's waters. Violence breaks out within the castle walls. A new threat emerges, more dangerous than their old enemy. Charis splits herself in two. During daylight hours, she plays the diplomatic princess, working to forge an alliance with Montevallo. When darkness falls, she becomes a smuggler, sailing dangerous waters with loyal followers to track down whoever targets her people. The boy who protects her life also threatens to claim her heart, though duty forbids such feelings. The enemies hunting Calera hide closer than Charis suspects. Her carefully constructed plans may crumble. Her heart faces destruction, but losing it might be the smallest price she pays to protect her kingdom.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, secret-identity
Setting: Calera, Montevallo
400 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperTeen
Content warnings: violence