Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she loves-this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf, praised as "enchanting, visceral, and twisty" by Laura Sebastian, won't disappoint.

Princess Aurelia's life is upended when the kingdom she thought she saved falls to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck, and her home country turns against her. With no place left to call her own, Aurelia returns to Greythorne Manor-her best friend's family mansion-only to find that Greythorne has sinister secrets of its own. With enemies closing in on all sides, Aurelia is caught in a mad fight to protect the only people she has left-her family. In her darkest moments, when all seems grim, will Aurelia find a spark of hope from a love she thought long lost?

• Political Intrigue: With her home country turned against her and enemies closing in on all sides, Aurelia must navigate a treacherous new landscape where no one can be trusted.
• Gothic Manor: Aurelia seeks refuge at Greythorne Manor, only to discover the sprawling mansion is hiding sinister secrets and dangers of its own.
• A Heroine with Dangerous Magic: As a powerful blood witch, Aurelia’s very existence is a threat, forcing her to fight for the few people she has left.
• A Lost Love Returns: Haunted by the memory of a loved one lost in a shipwreck, a spark of hope ignites—but is he the man she remembers?