The epic, irresistible new romantic fantasy. The most anticipated debut of 2025 filled with hope after disappointments, secrets, betrayal, dance – and the contact of a death goddess.

My protector has gone, revealed as a monster. But I remind myself that I am not a girl in danger. I am not a princess locked in a tower. I am a shadow.

Vasalie Moran was once a dancer at King Illian's court – until she was caught being responsible for a murder. Surviving barely two years in prison, she is suddenly called to face the King himself. He offers her a deal: to become his spy during the monthly Royal Meeting, in exchange for her freedom.

As Illian's orders turn bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers that the monster she serves might be aligned with an even greater one – a monster much closer to home. With her world at stake, Vasalie seeks the help of Illian’s brother and greatest rival, the King of the East.

As the rivalry between the brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth about her past comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide whom to trust, whom to fight for, and how much of her soul she is willing to destroy in the process.