Inspired by Korean history and myths, this rich and evocative high-stakes fantasy is perfect for fans of GALLANT and SIX CRIMSON CRANES. ‘Reminiscent of the greatest fantasy classics but wholly unique’ Axie Oh, bestselling author of THE GIRL WHO FELL BENEATH THE SEA A crown princess. A monster the gods fear. A destiny no one can outrun. Mirae was meant to save her queendom, but the ceremony before her coronation ends in terror and death, unlocking a strange new power within her and foretelling the return of a monster even the gods fear. Amid the chaos, Mirae’s beloved older brother is taken—threatening the peninsula’s already tenuous truce. Desperate to save her brother and defeat this ancient enemy before the queendom is beset by war, Mirae sets out on a journey with an unlikely group of companions while her unpredictable magic gives her terrifying visions of a future she must stop at any cost. ‘A twisty, riveting page-turner filled with bold surprises! In this thrilling debut