A perfect standalone, my only problem with it, is that I want more of Mayah and Zev and it's a standalone.
This had literary edging levels of yearning, and unlike the typical enemies-to-lovers these days is just annoyance in disguise, but this one was born of a palpable hatred from decades of war between two kingdoms.
If you want a standalone that delivers, this is absolutely one you should pick up. Mark my words this will be scooped up by trad in no time.