“A stand-out fantasy novel supported by outstanding worldbuilding and character development.” — Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) The divine order is beginning to crack. Long ago, a divine being known as the Ever-Seer saved four nations from the world-ending Devastation of the Vynn, sealing humanity behind impenetrable walls and binding civilization to four decrees. War between nations became a schedule. Disobedience became death. Then, twenty years ago, the Ever-Seer vanished—leaving the nations isolated and the future uncertain. For generations, the Ember Nation has been divided in two. Now, two sisters anticipate coronations that they believe will finally reunite the kingdoms. Siphelle Amair possesses almost none of the magical ember that powers the Ember Nation, and clings to the hope that a divine gift during the coronation ceremony will finally make her worthy. Fiametta Ducrow wields a legendary reservoir of ember, but a lifetime of praise has left her unprepared to rule. As the coronation nears, the princesses are forced to confront how little they truly understand about the traditions shaping their world—and the cost of obeying them. Beyond Ember’s borders, Dyre Nation commander Colton Levoux serves at the massive Barricade, the most feared military structure in the world. But when a weapons failure during a decisive battle with the Ember Nation exposes secrets buried deep within Dyre’s war machines, his pursuit of advancement pulls him into a perilous web of politics and power. In a land where the sky is eternally gray and shadows do not move, the answers to long-buried questions demand sacrifice. And the world the Ever-Seer saved may not be what it seems. Themes & Plot Elements: The novel features sisterly rivalry, recovery from parental emotional abuse, political betrayal, magic systems, the search for identity, manipulative gods, hints of sci-fi, and the pervasive sense that nothing is as it seems. This book IS for you if you: • Enjoy character-driven fantasy with emotional depth and meaningful character growth. • Love unraveling mysteries that slowly reveal a much larger world. • Prefer rich worldbuilding and intrigue over constant action. • Are a fan of Brandon Sanderson, Brian McClellan, or Robin Hobb. This book is NOT for you if you: • Prefer non-stop action on every page. • Primarily read fantasy for the romance. • Are looking for a grimdark fantasy. • Dislike multiple POV or third person POV.

From the USA Today bestselling author of How to Survive a Horror Story comes a biting slasher perfect for fans of John Tucker Must Die and The Final Girl Support Group, following three women who lure their cheating boyfriend to a remote mountain cabin, only to realize that darkness lurks within the very walls, waiting to pick them off one by one. One isolated cabin. One cheating boyfriend. One plan to get even. When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain. Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin.  Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one. 

For fans of One Dark Window and T. Kingfisher, comes a standalone romantasy debut about a woman who accidentally awakens the power to siphon magic from two phoenix skulls, binding her fate to a vengeful stranger and forcing them to navigate the devastating cost of their unbreakable bond.In a sanctuary for magical creatures hidden deep within a valley, magic is born from the bones of extraordinary creatures. For generations, a privileged few have siphoned this magic by wearing the skulls of these creatures and wielding their power. Adela spends her days meticulously preparing these skulls to be matched, ensuring the magic endures and the valley sustains. But when she discovers two phoenix skulls—creatures she had believed only legend—she can’t resist the pull of their dormant magic. Defying the warnings of her mentor, Adela awakens the skulls, unleashing a shockwave of power that throws the valley into chaos. Meanwhile, determined novitiate Kian prepares for the upcoming matching ceremony, but harbors a he is only participating in order to destroy the magic of the skulls to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of this tradition of power. As Adela and Kian’s fates intertwine in the matching hut, the connection between them grows deeper and the power of the phoenix skulls grows louder. An impulsive kiss seals their fate—to each other and each to one of the phoenix skull masks. As they grapple with the consequences of their powerful new magic, their fated connection becomes the key to either the valley’s salvation or its ultimate collapse.

From the USA Today bestselling author of How to Survive a Horror Story comes a biting slasher perfect for fans of John Tucker Must Die and The Final Girl Support Group, following three women who lure their cheating boyfriend to a remote mountain cabin, only to realize that darkness lurks within the very walls, waiting to pick them off one by one. One isolated cabin. One cheating boyfriend. One plan to get even. When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain. Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin.  Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one.