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📖 2765k+ Goodreads ratings
⭐ Highly rated across the board
📚 Book 2 of an ongoing series (3 published)
⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 3 of 3 books published
Just when Violet thought surviving her first year at the brutal Basgiath War College was her biggest challenge, everything gets infinitely more complicated—a new vice commandant arrives with a personal vendetta and forces her into an impossible choice between the man she loves and her own integrity. Trapped between protecting her heart and uncovering dangerous secrets that have been hidden for centuries, Violet must navigate treacherous politics and high stakes that could cost her everything. With enemies closing in and loyalties tested like never before, she'll need every ounce of courage and cunning to not just survive, but to emerge with her soul intact. This is the kind of gripping, high-tension sequel that'll have you flying through pages late into the night!
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Dark fantasy romance with high stakes and internal conflict. Epic orchestral arrangements layered with intense, brooding indie rock and gothic atmospheres. Moments of ethereal beauty cutting through tension. Think haunting vocals, sweeping strings, and relentless driving beats—a soundtrack for survival, forbidden love, and dangerous secrets.
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“I absolutely love every single one of these books in the series. I love the characters. I love the world. I love everything about it.”
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