Avatar: The Last Airbender meets Gladiator in the

first book in this epic fantasy duology

in which two warriors must decide where their loyalties lie as an ancient war

between immortals threatens humanity—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times

bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, and Kristen Simmons,

acclaimed author of Pacifica and The Deceivers. Perfect for fans

of An Ember in the Ashes, And I Darken, and The Winner’s Curse.

Ash is descended from a long line of gladiators, and she

knows the brutal nature of war firsthand. But after her mother dies in an

arena, she vows to avenge her by overthrowing her fire god, whose temper has

stripped her country of its resources.

Madoc grew up fighting on the streets to pay his family’s

taxes. But he hides a dangerous secret: he doesn’t have the earth god’s powers

like his opponents. His elemental gift is something else—something that hasn’t

been seen in centuries.

When an attempted revenge plot goes dangerously wrong, Ash

inadvertently throws the fire and earth gods into a conflict that can only be

settled by deadly, lavish gladiator games, throwing Madoc in Ash’s path. She

realizes that his powers are the weapon her rebellion needs—but Madoc won’t

jeopardize his family, regardless of how intrigued he is by the beautiful

warrior.

But when the gods force Madoc’s hand, he and Ash uncover an

ancient war that will threaten more than one immortal—it will unravel the

world.