The first book in an epic heart-pounding fantasy trilogy inspired by ancient Indian history and
Hindu mythology perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Renée Ahdieh.A Book Riot Most Anticipated
Novel of 2019 B&N Top 50 Most Anticipated NovelsA broken bond. A dying land. A cat-and-mouse
game that can only end in bloodshed.Esha lost everything in the royal coup-and as the legendary
rebel known as the Viper she's made the guilty pay. Now she's been tasked with her most
important mission to date: taking down the ruthless General Hotha.Kunal has been a soldier
since childhood. His uncle the general has ensured that Kunal never strays from the path-even
as a part of Kunal longs to join the outside world which has only been growing more
volatile.When Esha and Kunal's paths cross one fated night an impossible chain of events
unfolds. Both the Viper and the soldier think they're calling the shots but they're not the
only players moving the pieces.As the bonds that hold their land in order break down and the
sins of the past meet the promise of a new future both the soldier and the rebel must decide
where their loyalties lie: with the lives they've killed to hold on to or with the love that's
made them dream of something more.
