First published 2013
The Empire's mighty armies are marching on Collegium, armed with a terrifying new aerial weapon. Stenwold Maker's aviators rule the skies, but their reign won't last. In an ancient forest, Empress Seda seeks a lost power that could decide the war. Cheerwell Maker must stop her rival, but their conflict could awaken something far deadlier. The fate of nations hangs in the balance.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Collegium
736 pages · Paperback · Tor UK