First published 2019
Nadya possesses a gift that sets her apart from others. The gods speak directly to her, their voices filling her mind with divine guidance. Around her, a war has raged for centuries, dividing the world between those who follow the light and those who embrace darkness. A prince moves through his court surrounded by danger. Suitors seek his favor while assassins plot his death. His world demands constant vigilance and political maneuvering. Meanwhile, a figure with pale eyes and a cutting smile conceals his true nature. Behind his tortured appearance lies something monstrous, something that could change everything. The three find their destinies intertwined as the ancient conflict intensifies. Magic flows through this world of saints and sinners, where every choice carries weight and mystery lurks in every shadow. Romance blooms between unlikely partners, threatening to shift the balance of power. The war demands sacrifice. Light and darkness pull at each character, forcing them to choose sides in a battle that will determine the fate of their world. Their decisions will echo through history, reshaping everything they thought they knew about good and evil.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: World
Period: Ancient
385 pages · Hardcover · Wednesday Books
Content warnings: violence