I wasn’t created to love—only to destroy. But fate doesn’t ask permission.
I wake to a world in chaos, the taste of stardust on my tongue and fragments of galaxies burning behind my eyes.
No name. No past. No idea how I came to be here.
In the ruins of a shattered battlefield, they find me wrapped in smoke and splattered with blood that isn’t mine—each of them desperate to decipher who I am and why I’ve been thrust into their war.
They claim to be kings of this world, with the power to protect me.
A wraith who moves like smoke but feels like fire, igniting sparks that dance beneath my skin.
A fae with a silver tongue and lips I ache to trust.
A vampire who drinks desire like wine and vows to ruin me sweetly.
And a shape-shifting predator whose hungry gaze sets my pulse racing, hinting at danger and surrender—if I want it.
They circle me like wolves, drawn to a power and vulnerability they can’t resist. Their heated glances and whispered promises awaken something inside me…a longing that trembles on the line between defiance and desire.
While I may feel the pull of each of them, I know I wasn’t made for their cages, gilded or otherwise. But in a fractured world at war between man and magic, I’ll need allies as I uncover who—and what—I truly am.
As their lustful whispers tangle with my thoughts and their searing touches threaten to unravel me, fragments of my memories begin to surface.
Each of them swears they’ll never let me go.
But they’ll soon learn I wasn’t made to be kept.
Some call me death. Others, salvation.
When I rise, the world will remember what it means to fall.
Wow, just wow!
Created to decide the future of the earth and its inhabitants, Wren finds herself with no name and no memory on a battlefield between the supernatural and the humans. Four kings come to her aid, determined to help her remember who she is and why she’s there. These four powerful men push and pull her in different directions, but she feels an undeniable connection to each of them.
But what will happen when she finally remembers her purpose?
I fell in love with all the characters. How could I not?
Wren is a fantastic heroine; she’s lovely, witty, and a total badass. She’s open to the world and all its experiences, but don’t mistake that for naivete! She has a spine and a good head on her shoulders, and is not afraid to show that side of herself when needed.
Then we have our kings:
Azyric, the wraith king, who feels emotionally unavailable on a good day but who will always be looking out for Wren.
Torryn, the shifter king, shows her a simple yet fulfilling way of life (and is a fantastic personal heater with plenty of cuddles).
Our fae king, Sylvin, who opens up to her in a most beautiful way.
And last but not least, Riven, the vampire king who might be the most brutal one of them all, but goes out of his way to care for Wren.
Please be aware that you will not be able to put this book down, and you’ll be emotionally invested in no time!
The book, spanning 416 pages and 31 chapters, is told from multiple points of view, with Wren’s being the primary one.
Fair warning: if you’re not a fan of cliffhangers, this ending is brutal. My poor heart!
That said, I’m all for supporting the author throughout the series, so pick it up anyways! You won’t be disappointed 😀
Overall, this is easily one of my favorite reads this year. I’m captivated by the world the author created, with its diverse factions, and I really cannot wait for book 2! Highly recommended!