From the bestselling author of TikTok sensation House of Bane and Blood comes an unmissable new romantasy duet packed with searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter, perfect for fans of Quicksilver, Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig.
Enter a world of forbidden magic . . . where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make.
Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret—illegal magical abilities that could get her killed. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man.
Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, he trades in magic that others won't touch. Now that he has his sights set on Nina, nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. Following a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a burning attraction that pulls them close and closer.
But deals with the devil come with a cost . . . can Nina dare trust her to the city's most ruthless criminal?