Blue-eyed Inna Pallo, who dyes her auburn hair blond, is the new heir to the Pallo empire. She\u2019s determined to investigate her sister\u2019s death while training to take over the family business, the illustrious Horizon Club. The club\u2019s allure is based on sprites\u2014insectlike creatures whose magic makes people feel euphoric. The Pallos market the sprites as \u201charmless, floating baubles,\u201d concealing their murderous potential, which they\u2019re trying to keep hidden at all costs. Rylan, who has \u201cshaggy blond hair, pale skin and green eyes,\u201d is an orphan with cause to seek vengeance against the Pallos. He seeks the legendary hibernating Serpent God, who\u2019s rumored to grant a wish to whoever finds and awakens him. But to do so he needs a journal that he suspects is hidden within the heavily guarded Pallo Vault. Rylan\u2019s break-in attempt leads him to cross paths with Inna, who wants to find answers to her sister\u2019s death, and they work together on a heist that sends them on the run\u2014and into each other\u2019s arms. Despite Inna\u2019s unearned trust in Rylan, their slow-burn romance satisfies. Both embark on the quest of a lifetime, shedding their old skins and making surprising choices that transform them by the end. This stand-alone work following Bridge\u2019s debut, Of Flame and Fury (2025), returns readers to the Republic of Salta and introduces new creatures and mythology. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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