“This gorgeous gothic fantasy is led by a strong heroine that you love to root for and a dark, intriguing man I couldn't get enough of.” —Penn Cole, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Kindred’s Curse Saga

“What an incredible gothic fantasy debut! Atmospheric and sexy, with unfolding mysteries that kept me turning the page long into the night.” —Demi Winters, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Ashen Series

A lush dark gothic fantasy by Lindsey A. Hart, weaving haunting worldbuilding, goddess-blessed magic, and an aching slow-burn romance into a story of legacy, devotion, and survival. Perfect for fans of Sarah A. Parker, Rachel Gillig, and Hannah Whitten—and for readers drawn to blood bargains, meddling gods, political intrigue, and love in all its dangerous forms.

Aurelia Moirae would bargain with gods to save her brother. Unfortunately, the gods are listening.

Her search for a way to keep the last of her family alive leads her to Nyxarra—a city of blood bargains, buried power, and dangerous truths about the legacy she inherited.

Caught between a beautiful monster who wants something from her and a haunted warrior who asks for nothing, Aurelia must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice for the people she loves.

The thorns we inherit do not ask permission. They only ask what we are willing to bleed for.