In a world of impossible curses, shadow demons and deadly Fae assassins, who will rule?

The breath-taking adult romantasy from the bestselling author of To Kill A Kingdom . . .

THALIA MORROW has only ever known the life of a Scion, guarding the Library and all of the world's curses that are contained within its walls. Until the Library is ransacked, and her brother taken by demons.

Desperate to find her only family, Thalia follows the bloody trail to the mysterious SOREN, a ruthless Fae Prince who was banished from his kingdom and cursed in his exile. Now, Soren is out for vengeance.

Soren's quest for revenge provides Thalia with the perfect opportunity to strike a bargain: help her find the missing curses and locate her brother, and in return she will help him destroy his curseThe Fae Prince and the warrior librarian must work together to uncover what happened at the Library, and the identity of the mysterious Lighteater who is unleashing curses on the realm.

As the stakes grow deadlier and these reluctant allies grow closer, will this partnership be enough to save the realm from the Lighteater's curses, and change Thalia's life, and heart, forever?

Tropes:

• Enemies to lovers
• Fae
• Hidden power
• Forbidden love
• Forced proximity
• Reluctant allies

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