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In a galaxy where everyone wields a unique current-powered gift, Cyra has been forced into servitude as her tyrannical brother's weapon—until a captured enemy soldier from a frozen world lands in her life and everything shifts. Akos arrives desperate to save his brother, but as he and Cyra navigate the dangerous politics of her world, they discover there's so much more to each other than their opposing sides would suggest. Roth delivers an absolutely riveting sci-fi romance about two people from warring nations learning to trust each other against impossible odds, complete with richly imagined world-building and the kind of banter that makes you swoon. This is perfect for readers who love enemies-to-allies stories with genuine chemistry and high stakes that keep you turning pages.
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