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 Renée 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 coup--and as the legendary rebel known
as the Viper, she's made the guilty pay. Now she's 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 path--even as a part of Kunal
longs to join the outside world, which has only been growing more
volatile.
When Esha and Kunal's paths cross one fated night, an impossible chain
of events unfolds. Both the Viper and the soldier think they're calling
the shots, but they're 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 they've
killed to hold on to or with the love that's made them dream of
something more.