Vengeance Burns, Power Corrupts, and Love Could Shatter It all

From the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author Sabaa Tahir comes a gripping new fantasy filled with ruthless ambition, betrayal, and romance.

In an empire teetering on the edge of chaos, three lives collide—each bound by fate, vengeance, and a dangerous destiny.

Aiz, an orphan from the slums, is driven by a past tragedy and a thirst for justice. But when one reckless mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, her fury becomes unstoppable.

Sirsha, a tracker cast out by her people, possesses the rare ability to speak to nature. Desperate for coin, she takes a job hunting a child-killer—only to cross paths with a fugitive who challenges everything she thought she knew.

Quil, the reluctant crown prince, is heir to a tainted throne. As a new enemy rises, he must decide whether to embrace the power he fears or let his empire fall.

As war brews and dark forces stir, their choices will determine the fate of the empire. But in a world where power is a curse and love is a weapon, survival comes at a cost.

A relentless, heart-stopping tale of destiny, deception, and desire, this is Sabaa Tahir at her most electrifying. The reckoning is coming—who will be left standing?