Crown of War and Shadow
In the deep, dark, dead of night, passions rise, and empires fall. The Fulcrum is failing, and demons are slipping into the mortal world.
No one is safe, especially not Sorrel, an orphan and outcast in her village due to her mystical abilities. She longs to survive and find a true home, but Fate has other plans.
Chosen and cursed, Sorrel must cross the Badlands to return the Queen's crown and convince the fearsome ruler to save their world from destruction.
Aware she's no hero, Sorrel strikes a dangerous deal with Merc, a brooding mercenary, for safe passage in exchange for a night in his bed. As desire ignites between them, secrets, danger, and betrayal lurk at every turn.
First in the Kingdoms of the Compass series. For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.