Get ready for the mind-blowing sequel to Kiersten White's New York Times bestseller, AND I DARKEN. This highly anticipated installment in the series is like HBO's Game of Thrones, but with a twist—it's set in the Ottoman Empire.
Lada Dracul, our fierce and vengeful protagonist, finds herself without allies or a crown. But she doesn't need them. All she needs is herself. After failing to secure the Wallachian throne, Lada is out for blood. She's determined to punish anyone who dares to cross her path. With her loyal group of followers, she takes to the countryside, leaving chaos in her wake. But brute force isn't getting Lada what she wants, and thoughts of Mehmed, the defiant Ottoman sultan, offer her little comfort. She wonders if he still thinks of her, if he still loves her. But who has time for such thoughts? She left him before he could leave her.
Lada desperately needs the support of her diplomatic younger brother, Radu. Unfortunately, Mehmed has sent him on a dangerous mission to Constantinople. Radu, torn between loyalty to his sister, his faith, and the Ottomans, finds himself working as a double-crossing spy behind enemy lines. Lada turns to him for help, but for the first time, he refuses. This refusal drives Lada to make a decision she never thought she would.
As Lada and Radu navigate their complicated loyalties, empires crumble, thrones are won, and souls are lost. The Dracul siblings must decide what they are willing to sacrifice to fulfill their destinies.
Prepare to be captivated by this gorgeously written, riveting novel—the second in the And I Darken series. Fans of THE RED QUEEN and A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT won't want to miss it. Critics rave about this book, with Booklist calling it "gorgeous, rich, and rewarding" and Kirkus praising it as "absolutely devastating in the best way." Amie Kaufman, co-author of the STARBOUND and ILLUMINAE FILES trilogies, gives it an A+ and says it's like "5 knives." Melissa Albert, bestselling author of THE HAZEL WOOD, describes it as "fierce, epic, and crazy fun." This novel was even nominated for a Teen Choice Book Award.
Immerse yourself in this dark and gritty epic that's sure to leave you begging for more. Don't miss out on this must-read for all feminist fantasy fans. NPR dubs it "evocative" and warns that it takes no prisoners. So, sit back, relax, and prepare to embark on a wild journey through the Ottoman Empire.
