A young woman with magical blood and an outcast prince fight to save an empire in this dark, emotional fantasy.
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A young woman with magical blood and an outcast prince fight to save an empire in this dark, emotional fantasy.
The fate of an empire rests in the hands of a young woman with magical blood and nothing left to lose, and an outcast prince determined to save his family at any cost, in this "dark, melodious, and memorable" new fantasy ( Library Journal , starred review) from the author of Empire of Sand. The Ambhan Empire is crumbling. A terrible war of succession hovers on the horizon. The only hope for peace lies in the mysterious realm of ash, where mortals can find what they seek in the echoes of their an...
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Slow-burn romance with implied intimacy; fade-to-black scenes. Mentions of coercion or assault; not depicted in detail.
Graphic violence, murder, and assault; frequent and intense scenes.
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Minor references to substance use; not a central theme.
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Themes of religion and cultural rituals woven into the world-building.
Magic central to the story; includes rituals and mystical elements.
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Strong themes of imperialism, oppression, and cultural assimilation.
References to self-harm and suicide attempts; recurring theme.
Familial abuse, trauma, enslavement, and systemic oppression depicted. Mentions of coercion or assault; not depicted in detail.
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