The Tropes:

The Story:

A secret that could burn kingdoms.
A vengeance that could unravel fate itself.

Hope Nevada was discarded at birth—left to survive on Verdania, a brutal island where only killers thrive and mercy means death. But everything changes on Trading Day, when a mysterious device arrives—delivered by an unknown hand, carrying a truth that tears through every lie she’s ever been told.

And once the truth is seen, it can’t be unseen.

Fueled by betrayal and burning for revenge, Hope sets her sights on Thyria—an island ruled by five Houses and guarded by four petals of power. There, magic is terrifying, beings are merciless, and no one forgets what you are. Especially if you’re discarded at birth.

Hope has learned the hard way: trust is a weakness, love is a weapon, and survival is a solo game. But in Thyria, fate is not hers alone. The Cardinals have already written her name into legends—and into hearts she was meant to touch.

Content & Specifications:

• Book 2 of The Panom Saga (trilogy)
• Paperback: 330 pages
• Dimensions: 6×9 inches
• 18+ adult content | American English

About Martha Monteval:

Martha Monteval has been in love with books since she was five. She reads anything in the fantasy romance realm, especially if morally grey characters with dubious manners are involved. When she is not reading or writing, she is practicing martial arts, eating way too much sushi, or playing with her two little ones.