First published 2026
Damien accepts what seems like a routine theft job in Andalay. He must steal a gift from the three Fates before it reaches Wren Hayes, the beloved darling of the palace. The target appears simple enough: a locket meant as a magical present. But when Damien opens it, he discovers his own phototroph trapped inside. This revelation binds him to Wren in ways neither expected. The locket's contents expose the brutal methods Andalay's lords use to maintain their grip on power. These nobles crave the Fates' magical gifts above all else and kill anyone who threatens their control. Wren and Damien find themselves caught between deadly court politics and an attraction they cannot explain. They must navigate a corrupt world where their growing bond puts them in mortal danger. The truth they've uncovered could topple the city's power structure, but revealing it might cost them everything.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, morally-complex, romantic-tension, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, found-family, power-imbalance
Setting: Andalay, the palace
464 pages · Paperback · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: death, violence