"I love this book so very much."—Robin LaFevers, New York Times bestselling author of the His Fair Assassin trilogy
Romantic high fantasy from the bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and Exit, Pursued by a Bear.
It's been a year since the mysterious godsgem cured Cadrium's king and ushered in what promised to be a new golden age. The heroes who brought home the gem are renowned in story and song, but for two fellows on the quest, peace and prosperity don't come easily.
Apprentice Knight Kalanthe Ironheart wasn't meant for heroism so early in life, and while she has no intention of giving up the notoriety she's earned, reputation doesn't pay her bills. Kalanthe may be forced to betray not her kingdom or her friends, but her own heart as she seeks a stable future for herself and those she loves.
Olsa Rhetsdaughter was never meant for heroism at all. Beggar and thief, she lived hand to mouth on the streets until fortune--or fate--pulled her into Kalanthe's orbit. And now she's reluctant to leave it. Even more alarmingly, her fame has made her profession difficult, and a choice between poverty and the noose isn't much of a choice at all.
Both girls think their paths are laid out, but the godsgem isn't quite done with them and that new golden age isn't a sure thing yet.
In a tale both sweepingly epic and intensely personal, Kalanthe and Olsa fight to maintain their newfound independence and to find their way back to each other.
Yesssssssssssssss. They saved the world, but society stayed the same. Now, will they get a happily ever after?
I love the past and present back and forth POVs.
Love this world, these women, this crew.
LOVE FINDING OUT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WORLD SAVING.
It captures how many barriers they are, how hard it is for others to see them, and doesn't mince about well-meaning people and prideful refusals.
Yes my poor and my middle class rep!
INTERSECTIONAL AF.
Love the learning and teaching and growth and comradery.
I cried. Actual literal tears came down my face.
THAT ENDING.
Afterwards is a perfect blend of romance and fantasy. They save the world, but we know that and the focus is on them, how they came to be and how they want to make it work. But there's plenty of ~stuff~ going on right now too. In fact it can easily be said, they saved the world twice. Though the second was from human hubris rather than demons.
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