The second book in the Egyptian-inspired romantasy series that began with The Shrouded Queen raises the stakes as the true Gods-Chosen claims her power—and discovers that saving the world may mean defying the gods themselves.

Ashley Tropea brings treacherous quests, slow-burn romance, uneasy alliances, and devasting betrayals.

Samira finally knows the truth: she is the real Gods-Chosen, and the fate of the mortal realm rests in her hands. With Keir by her side, she must journey across kingdoms in search of the key to stopping the Shroud before its darkness consumes the land.

But the deeper Samira ventures into the secrets of her world, the more she begins to suspect that the greatest threat is not the Shroud, but the gods' control instead.

Amunet Khada has lost her crown, her birthright, and the destiny she always believed was hers. Determined to reclaim them, she will pursue power at any cost, even if it places her directly in Samira’s path alongside an uneasy new ally.

As ancient truths come to light, Samira and Amunet must decide:

Is destiny something they're born into or something they're willing to fight for?