Description

Called a fierce and darkly magical thrill ride by acclaimed author Ava Reid NYT bestselling Kalyn Josephson delivers a spellbinding fantasy full of intrigue romance and pulsepounding action perfect for fans of The Shadows Between Us and The Scorpio Races

Every ten years the citizens of Veradell gather for the Illinir a treacherous horse race famous for its alluring prize money and high body count Toughasnails Mikira Rusel the last in a line of renowned horse breeders is desperate to win this years race at any cost But to make it to the track shell need to gather new friends and escape the crosshairs of old foes

A beautiful rogue enchanter with a hidden past just beginning to come into her true power
A dashing and ambitious young lord in the midst of a fierce succession battle
A brilliant prickly loner loyal only to his friends and his loveable but mysterious pet cat
A ruthless aristocrat determined to protect his familys prestige and unrivaled power

Each one has their own vengeful secrets to protect and reasons to help or hinder Mikiras odds of winning the Illinir And in a world as dangerous as this who among them will be left standing at the finish line

A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press