An electrifying, gritty fantasy from debut author Hana Lee that takes a royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic.
Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. Sheâs a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wastelandâs dangersâdeadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beastsâto deliver her wares.
Her most valuable cargo? A princeâs love letters addressed to Yi-Nereen, a princess desperate to escape the clutches of her abusive family and soon-to-be husband. Jin, desperately in love with both her and the prince, canât refuse Yi-Nereenâs plea for help. The two of them flee across the wastes, pursued by Yi-Nereenâs furious father, her scheming betrothed, and a bounty hunter with mysterious powers.
A storm to end all storms is brewing and dark secrets about the heritability of magic are coming to light. Jinâs heart has led her into peril before, but this time she may not find her way back.