First published 2024
Mar León de la Rosa turns sixteen and el Diablo arrives to collect. Their father made a deal years ago, and now the devil wants payment: the souls of Mar's father and his entire pirate crew. Mar commands fire and ice magic, but their power cannot break the original contract. When el Diablo destroys their ship, another pirate crew saves Mar from the wreckage. The devil returns with new terms. Mar must surrender their own soul by harvest moon or lose their father forever. Mar refuses to bargain and knows their magic cannot defeat el Diablo directly. They find unexpected allies in Bas, the arrogant captain's son, and Dami, a demonio whose true intentions remain hidden. With their help, Mar discovers the strength to fully embrace their magical abilities. This newfound courage might lead to salvation or destruction.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Africa
Period: 19th-century
384 pages · Paperback · Ember
Content warnings: violence