The first book in an epic heart-pounding fantasy trilogy inspired by ancient Indian history and Hindu mythology, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and RenĂŠe Ahdieh.
* A Book Riot Most Anticipated Novel of 2019 * B&N Top 50 Most Anticipated Novels *
A broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse game that can only end in bloodshed.
Esha lost everything in the royal coupâand as the legendary rebel known as the Viper, sheâs made the guilty pay. Now sheâs been tasked with her most important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha.
Kunal has been a soldier since childhood. His uncle, the general, has ensured that Kunal never strays from the pathâeven as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world, which has only been growing more volatile.
When Esha and Kunalâs paths cross one fated night, an impossible chain of events unfolds. Both the Viper and the soldier think theyâre calling the shots, but theyâre not the only players moving the pieces.
As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the sins of the past meet the promise of a new future, both the soldier and the rebel must decide where their loyalties lie: with the lives theyâve killed to hold on to or with the love thatâs made them dream of something more.