by Thea Guanzon
First published 2023
Talasyn fights as a soldier in the Hurricane Wars, hiding a dangerous secret. Light magic flows through her veins, a power the Night Empire believes it destroyed years ago. She grew up an orphan in a besieged nation, finding family among freedom fighters who battle the ruthless Night Emperor. Prince Alaric commands shadow magic and leads armies for his father's empire. He hunts threats to their rule across storm-ravaged lands. When he discovers Talasyn blazing with light magic on the battlefield, he recognizes the power that killed his grandfather and transformed his father into a monster. He tries to destroy her. Their clash creates something unprecedented. Light and shadow merge into a force neither has seen before. Their combined magic might be the only weapon against an approaching danger that threatens everything. The war that shaped Talasyn's entire life now depends on an impossible choice. She and Alaric must decide whether to join forces or destroy each other. Two enemies with opposing powers hold the fate of their world in their hands.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, secret-power
Setting: Night Empire, Storm-Ravaged Lands
Period: Ancient, Medieval
688 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Large Print
Content warnings: violence