Defiance by Auryn Hadley — book slip

Salryc Luxx has risen from a slave to a lieutenant in the elite Black Blade assassins, alongside her partner Cyno.

Tasked with a dangerous mission to assassinate the King of Anglia and his heirs, they face a world that discriminates against their kind, the iliri.

As they journey far from their mental link with their pack, they must rely on each other to survive and succeed. A chance encounter with a graour wolf reveals new allies and strengthens their resolve.

Sal must navigate a world where gender, not species, dictates power, and prove that she can change the world.

For fans of Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern, this series offers a thrilling blend of epic fantasy and reverse harem romance.