One of Paste ’s Best Fantasy Books of June 2025! Two thieves vie for dominance in the illegal
dragon egg trade putting both their lives and their hearts on the line in this scorching
romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Karina Halle. For Brynla Aihr crime and
survival have always gone hand in hand. Ever since she escaped the fanatical dragon-worshipping
cult that controls her homeland she’s had to carve out a life doing the unthinkable: stealing
dragon eggs. Egg theft is illegal and in most cases fatal. To breach a dragon’s nest means a
harrowing journey through the ancient wards spelled to keep the monstrous beasts confined.
Dragons can’t get out and only those with a death wish can get in. Despite the risks dragon
eggs are highly coveted for their magic. An illegal trade flourishes under competing criminal
empires and Brynla’s loyalty has always been to the highest bidder. Until she finds herself
kidnapped and blackmailed by Lord Andor a formidable lieutenant of House Kolbeck and thrust
into the dangerous political games of rivaling dynasties. Brynla and Andor clash at every turn
sparking heat in ways Brynla’s never felt before. But in a world that’s prophesized to return
to the dragons and rife with betrayal and secrets at every turn…how close to the flames is she
willing to stand?
