'A marvel' CHLOE GONG 'Dazzling' STEPHANIE GARBER 'Magic leaps from every page' AXIE OH 'A master storyteller' KERRI MANISCALCO Sisterhood bonds and courage are tested in the new magical standalone story from the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise. Channi was not born a monster. But then her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, and she is forever changed.

Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna -the only person she loves and trusts. But when a vulgar competition is set up to marry Vanna off to the highest bidder, only Channi will defend her sister from the cruellest of her suitors. In doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath.

To save her Vanna, Channi will face a battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain her heart to its breaking point. Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching tale of courage, loyalty and the deep bonds of sisterhood. READERS LOVE ELIZABETH LIM'I will read quite literally ANYTHING Elizabeth Lim writes but I think this has to be my favourite' ?????'I haven't enjoyed a fantasy book like this since I read Fourth Wing.

Wow' ?????'This book was truly wonderful! I loved everything about it and I'm not sure I have words in me to do it justice' ?????'This was pure perfection, just like the Six Crimson Cranes duology. So if you loved that, you'll surely love this too' ?????'The emotional impact of it is both beautiful and brutal in a way that is sure to stay with you for quite some time' ?????