From a major new voice in romance fantasy comes an epic and unforgettable debut novel. She has power over death. He has power over her. For as long as Yang Ruying has been alive, the Empire of Er-Lang has been occupied by Romans, who mercilessly defeated the magic of her people. Now the invaders' advanced science, technology and military make them Gods. But Ruying is special, having been blessed by Death and born with the ability to pull life out of mortal bodies.
When Antony, the second prince of Rome, uncovers Ruying's power, he offers her an impossible deal : if she becomes his private assassin and eliminates his political rivals, her family will be protected. But can Ruying truly trust this prince, whose promises of a better world make her heart ache and whose smiles make her pulse beat faster ? When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war ...
or ignite one ?
From a major new voice in romance fantasy comes an epic and unforgettable debut novel. She has power over death. He has power over her. For as long as Yang Ruying has been alive, the Empire of Er-Lang has been occupied by Romans, who mercilessly defeated the magic of her people. Now the invaders' advanced science, technology and military make them Gods. But Ruying is special, having been blessed by Death and born with the ability to pull life out of mortal bodies.
When Antony, the second prince of Rome, uncovers Ruying's power, he offers her an impossible deal : if she becomes his private assassin and eliminates his political rivals, her family will be protected. But can Ruying truly trust this prince, whose promises of a better world make her heart ache and whose smiles make her pulse beat faster ? When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war ...
or ignite one ?