A corrupted city. A brewing rebellion. A god's will. Serra Blackburn and her adoptive father, Finn, pursue a fresh start in Adhelm, a city that enslaves the entire elven population. Despite her desire to free them, she must first deal with her new job as a smuggler. When a job goes downhill, betrayal is suspected among the crew and Serra's boss partners with a suspicious new client. After a terrible revelation, Serra and her friends leave the crew and are forced to join the rebellion against the city of Adhelm. But things are not what they seem, a new enemy lurks in the darkness, threatening everything Serra holds dear. Faced with scrutiny, loss, and an impossible task, Serra must find a way to let go of her past and save her new home. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Susan Dennard!

A mad queen. A dying king. A final battle. Serra Blackburn has come full from the streets of Adhelm, to the secret depths of Crelia’s palace, and now to the very heart of Sostar. After failing her mission and losing her father, Serra has little hope she can unite her people against the incoming war. Queen Kathryn made a a kingdom for a soul. Taking over Sostar is her only hope for a future, and she will stop at nothing until she achieves that goal. No matter what else she has to sacrifice in the process. War is coming to Sostar. A final battle will decide the fate of everyone Serra holds dear.