First published 2008
Mirei breaks the oldest law of witchcraft simply by existing. Every witch should kill her doppelganger to claim her powers, but Mirei merged with hers instead. This fusion creates unprecedented magical abilities that make her the strongest witch alive. It also makes her a pariah. Satomi leads the ruling Primes and celebrates Mirei as a miracle of their kind. Other Prime leaders see her as a dangerous aberration that threatens everything they know. They declare war not just on Mirei, but on anyone who supports her existence. The witch factions tear each other apart with spells, betrayals, and assassinations. Mirei finds herself at the center of a conflict that could destroy her people. But the rebel Primes may have picked the wrong enemy. The very power they fear so much is slowly eating Mirei alive from within. She must navigate the political war while fighting a more personal battle against the magic that makes her unique. Her greatest strength may become her death sentence.
Genres: fantasy, magic, witchcraft, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
419 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: violence