Richly imagined desert empire setting immerses readers in a unique world
Complex female protagonists offer nuanced perspectives on power and survival
Highly political intrigue and espionage drive the narrative forward
Bluesky, immersive prose creates a vivid and engaging reading experience
Summarized by Shop
Touraine is a soldier. Stolen as a child and raised to kill and die for the empire, her only loyalty is to her fellow conscripts. But now, her company has been sent back to her homeland to stop a rebellion, and the ties of blood may be stronger than she thought. Luca needs a turncoat. Someone desperate enough to tiptoe the bayonet's edge
