Reign of the Fallen

"This bold fantasy doesn't simply blur genre lines, nor does it merely question the nature of gender, the mingling of past and present, or the realms of life and death—it shatters them," declares Cinda Williams Chima, the highly regarded New York Times bestselling author known for "The Seven Realms" and "The Shattered Realms."Without the departed, Odessa wouldn't exist. She stands as one of Karthia's eminent necromancers, responsible for serving the kingdom's ruling Dead. Her unique role involves resurrecting deceased nobles by retrieving their souls from the perilous and dreamlike realm known as the Deadlands. However, resurrection demands a price: the Dead must always remain veiled, for any exposure of their flesh leads to a horrifying transformation into nightmarish, bloodthirsty creatures called Shades.A surge in Shade attacks sends ripples of fear and suspicion through Karthia. When one of Odessa's closest allies is lost under tragic circumstances, a dark conspiracy begins to unravel: an unknown foe is intentionally removing the shrouds from the Dead, creating and training Shades for attack. Odessa is haunted by a daunting thought—her own magic might be the tool that can bring the kingdom to ruin.As she joins forces with her fellow mages, including a captivatingly strong-willed girl who both frustrates and fascinates her, Odessa must navigate a web of chilling intrigue to thwart the plot threatening to obliterate all she holds dear. Tailored to fans of "Three Dark Crowns" and "Red Queen," "Reign of the Fallen" is a courageous and unpredictable journey, featuring an unexpected and awe-inspiring LGBT romance at its heart.