A Queen of Shadow and Light

Scarred by captivity, forged by darkness, and burdened by a growing power she doesn't fully understand, Ruby leaves the Dark Realm under her father's command-with Flint at her side. Stepping into the Light Realm in search of strength and guidance, she instead finds herself confronting the shadows she carries within. Training beneath a distant duke, Ruby struggles to reclaim the light that once defined her. Her powers are fractured, her nightmares relentless. But she is not alone. Flint, her devoted protector and loyal friend, walks beside her every step of the way-offering courage when she has none left. Because he promised someone, and himself, he wouldn't fail her like he failed the love of his life. Because he vowed to protect her until his final breath... and even after it. As Ruby travels through the realms of Latvia, ancient truths resurface, and tragedy strikes over and over again when Amaris finds her-tearing away what she loves most and pushing her to the edge of madness. To survive, Ruby must rise. To protect those who remain, she must fight. To win, she must be willing to sacrifice everything. She will end Amaris... even if she must drag her to the Underworld herself.