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‘Imaginative and seductive . . . The world-building is gorgeous, the characters are both swoony and determined, and you can’t help but keep turning pages’ – Rebecca Yarros, bestselling author of Fourth Wing
She lives by her intuition. He feeds on her pleasure . . .

Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian – royalty who feed on mortal pleasure.

Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world. And so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information. When her intuition leads her to save a travelling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning – and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he’ll be her doom.

When the Baron takes an interest in the prince, and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the latter’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion. And, with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe. Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.

From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a scorching romance with high stakes, breathtaking magic and a searing enemies-to-lovers romance.

‘A masterpiece from the queen of romantasy!’ – Laura Thalassa, bestselling author of the Four Horsemen series

‘Princes! Courtesans! And plenty of romance!’ – Cosmopolitan

Publisher Review

I hope you guys love this book as much as I do! — Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorn and Roses series on From Blood and Ash Best book of the year! A masterpiece from the queen of romantasy! — Laura Thalassa, bestselling author of the Four Horsemen series Dreamy, twisty, steamy escapism. Take me back! — Wendy Higgins, author of Sweet Evil on From Blood and Ash Jennifer Armentrout has the power to control my emotions with every word she writes. From swooning to crying to racing through the pages to find out what happens next, I couldn’t stop reading about Hawke and Poppy, and you won’t be able to either — Brigid Kemmerer, bestselling author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely on From Blood and Ash Princes! Courtesans! And plenty of romance! — Cosmopolitan.com Perfect blend of spice and fantasy . . . a thrilling read — Glamour Magazine Armentrout packs a powerful emotional punch — Publishers Weekly The characters and story are sexy and compelling . . . A compelling first book in a new fantasy series will leave readers wanting more’ — Kirkus Reviews Armentrout is clearly laying the groundwork for a spectacular series — The Nerd Daily