#1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Enter a lush world inspired by the history and mythology of South America, where twisted family politics deceive, dark magics thrive, and fantastical creatures roam.
Reina is desperate.
Stuck on the edges of society, Reina's only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she's never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can't always avert disaster.
Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Dona's magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn-and keep-her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night.
Eva Kesare is unwanted.
Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family's shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: magic calls to her.
Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it's hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path, one that gets stranger every day. And in the end, she'll become something she never imagined.
Illumicrate June 2023 pick, featuring:
- Signed by the author
- An exclusive cover
- Foil embossing on the hardback (by @chattynora)
- Digitally printed edges (by @chattynora)
- Endpaper artwork (by the author)
- ISBN13 9781837840083
- Publish Date 15 August 2023 (first published 25 July 2023)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Daphne Press
- Edition Illumicrate Exclusive
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 528
- Language English
- Special Exclusive Design Signed Sprayed Edges