An exhilarating tale of darkness, love, and redemption inspired by the
classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood," from the author of Cruel
Beauty.
When Rachelle was fifteen she was good--apprenticed to her aunt and in
training to protect her village. But she was also reckless--straying
from the forest path in pursuit of a way to free her world from the
threat of eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully
wrong, Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to
the very evil she had hoped to defeat.
Three years later, Rachelle has given her life to serving the realm,
fighting deadly creatures in a vain effort to atone. When the king
orders her to guard his son Armand--the man she hates most--Rachelle
forces Armand to help her hunt for the legendary sword that might save
their world. Together, they navigate the opulent world of the courtly
elite, where beauty and power reign and no one can be trusted. And as
they become unexpected allies, they discover far-reaching conspiracies,
hidden magic, and a love that may be their undoing. Within a palace
built on unbelievable wealth and dangerous secrets, can Rachelle
discover the truth and stop the fall of endless night?