In this stunning conclusion to the Raven's Trade duology that began with The Gilded Crown, Hellevir's bargain with Death to bring the ones she loves back to life - including the princess she risked everything to save - may just lead to the ultimate sacrifice. Hellevir's gift to raise the dead once thrust her into a dangerous web of court politics where she was bound to protect Princess Sullivain, the sole heir to the kingdom's throne. But the more Hellevir risked to keep Sullivain alive and the more deeply she fell in love with her, the greater the cost became. Lives can only be granted by the strange figure who rules the afterlife, and there is always a price to pay. Now, as Sullivain's hunger for power grows and the threats to her reign become only too real, Hellevir is faced with the choice, either to help the Princess in her fight for the Crown, or stand against her. Cast out to the fringes of a country on the verge of civil war, Hellevir must unravel the last of Death's riddles and decide, once and for all, who deserves to live, and what a life is worth. Gold title * GREAT TROPES: The Gilded Crown duology is full of fantastic tropes that will hook readers, including an enemies to lovers romance, deals and riddles with death, and a witch and her familiar. * LGBTQ REPRESENTATION: a great addition to the genre and answers the growing call for LGBTQ SFF novels.

Its main protagonists and primary side characters are all openly queer and their relationships are an active part of the story. * DEBUT AUTHOR: Marianne Gordon is sure to become a new star of the fantasy genre. Her publishing background means she knows the ins and outs of how the industry works and will be able to leverage that experience during the entire publication process. * FINAL BOOK IN THE DUOLOGY: this completes this stunning duology * VOYAGER UK CO-PUB: This is another great co-pub we're doing with Voyager UK. Competition: The Witch's Heart; The Foxglove King; Viscious; Gallant; Kingdom of the Wicked;. adalyn grace; leigh bardugo; V.E. Schwab;Genevieve Gornichec; Hannah Whitten; Sunyi Dean; Tori Bovalino; Tasha Suri; Rachel Gillig; Kerri Maniscalco.