Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenporta journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigueas a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.

Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her.

Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedomin the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights shes never experienced beforebut who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King.

For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh.

On Kadeeshas wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land.

But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakableand so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High Kings jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

N.E. Davenportis the science fiction/fantasy author ofThe Blood Trialsand its sequel,The Blood Gift. She attended the University of Southern California and studied biological sciences and theatre arts. She also has an M.A. in secondary education. When she isnt writing, she enjoys vacationing with her family, skiing, and being a huge foodie. Shes an advocate for diverse perspectives and protagonists in literature. You can find her on Twitteror on Instagram, where she talks about bingeworthy TV, killer movies, and great books.

• Publisher: Harper Voyager / Harper Collins (October 28, 2025)
• Publish Date:October 1, 2025
• Pages: 528
• Dimensions: 5.3 X 8.21 X 1.0 inches | .7 pounds
• Language: English
• Type: Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9780063397781
• BISAC Categories: Fiction, Fantasy – Epic, Romance