The highly anticipated second—and final—book in the

immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the

New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from

author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and

Sabaa Tahir.

Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without

her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope

of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the

long-lost city of her ancestors.

Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karina’s sister has spiraled the world into

chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has

found as Farid’s apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key

to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side.

But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill?

As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once

again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the

fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide

what they value most—a power that could transform the world, or a love that

could transform their lives.