First published 2022
Tiger and Del have traded adventure for family life. The legendary sword-dancer from the South and his Northern sword-singer partner now run a training school in the desert, teaching others the ritualized combat that settles disputes between wealthy princes. Their daughter keeps them busy, and death-dances have become rare. But Tiger remains an outcast. He broke sacred oaths to save Del, making former colleagues into enemies who challenge him to fights without rules. When dangerous Northern magic begins corrupting their world, Tiger must act. He gathers Del and their adult son Neesha for a mission to stop the spreading threat. The journey forces Tiger to confront new magical abilities within himself while Del faces a painful reunion with the daughter she abandoned years ago.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: South, North
288 pages · Paperback · Daw Books