First published 2025
Seraphine Marchant commands the Order of Flames from their hilltop stronghold, training her lightfire powers to destroy shade magic. Her destiny pulls her back to Fantome, where she must face Ransom Hale, the assassin who fills her dreams. Ransom leads the Order of Daggers but questions his path as their rivalry intensifies. He wonders if he can escape a life spent in darkness. A rebellion builds across the kingdom while a dangerous prince accumulates power. The king forces Sera and Ransom to work as allies, testing their conflicted feelings for each other. An ancient prophecy unfolds that will transform Valterre forever. Their opposing magics and divided loyalties create impossible choices as war approaches.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Fantome, Valterre
528 pages · Kindle Edition · Margaret K. McElderry Books