The gods are dead. The stars have vanished. Now the Order keeps the peace by any means necessary. I’m one of its most powerful necromancers. My magic unveils the secrets of the dead, but every resurrection steals a piece of my soul. I’ve never questioned my duty. Until now. My latest mission takes me to the remote coast at the kingdom's edge. I must find the exiled threat, pose as a helpless damsel, learn his secrets, and turn my power against him. If I succeed, the Order will release my oldest friend from captivity. But Taliesin Wynn is not the monster I expect. He says he’s searching for a way to heal our broken sky and rebuild the kingdom, while the Order claims he must die to save it. I want to trust him—and surrender to the irresistible pull between us—though believing him might be the most dangerous choice I can make. Yet the longer I stay, the more the Order's reports unravel—and the further my heart falls toward ruin. Now the Order is coming for us both. I must choose between the only world I’ve ever known…and the man who makes me want to break it. What Darkness Brings is the first book in a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy duology that's perfect for readers who crave morally gray characters and heroines forced to choose between loyalty and love.