Book excerpt: "One of these days, princess, those hands of yours will be marred with blood, and then you'll finally understand..." Savara is dying. The soulbond on her cheek is draining her life force, and her powers are growing increasingly restless. When a dark knight offers her help, she's hesitant to accept. After all, this is the man who sentenced her to death. As a new war looms on the horizon, Savara must decide whether to trust him or face her fate alone. But fate always did have plans of its own... Meanwhile, Jasper and Griffin find themselves caught in the midst of a deadly battle for the throne of the Ur that pits magic against brute strength. But the nature of water is change, and everyone, down to the smallest inhabitant of the farthest tundras of the Ur isles, can sense the unfavourable shift in tides. As they search for the witch who stole Savara's memories, they uncover a shocking secret that could change everything they thought they knew about the legend, the stones, her. As alliances crumble and friendships are put to the test, our heroes must face their greatest challenge yet—stopping the Prince of Shadows before it's too late. But the Prince of Shadows is no fool. The arrogant prince sits in wait, a wicked smile curling on his face as he contemplates the stones in his hand. Four down, three to go... With non-stop action and unexpected twists at every turn, the sequel to Welcome to Visanthe will leave you breathless. Prepare to be swept away in a world of danger, betrayal, and a love that knows no bounds. "...there's darkness in all of us.” PERFECT FOR FANS OF... Victoria Aveyard, V.E. Schwab, Lynette Noni, Kerri Maniscalco, Cassandra Clare, Avatar the Last Airbender, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, morally grey and complex characters, fantastical world-building, and lovers of tropes such as, enemies to lovers, found family, chosen one, swoon-worthy romance, forbidden love, strong female friendships, and more! ***TRIGGER WARNING:*** Some scenes may include graphic depictions of war and seduction. The nature of certain powers in Visanthe is intrinsically morbid and linked with blood and death.