Allegra has always had to look over her shoulder. As the niece of the infamous assassin Lea Saldana, Allegra is used to hiding from people who want her dead. Once the strongest clipper family in the Kingdom of Lovero, the Saldanasโor whatโs left of themโare now the most hunted. Their number one enemy is the Da Vias, whose thirst for retaliation is almost two decades in the making.
But lately Allegraโs getting fed up with everything being kept from herโincluding her parentsโ identity. When she finally learns the truth about her family, thoughโthat sheโs a Da Viaโher world crumbles. Feeling betrayed by the people she trusted the most, Allegra turns to Nev, a Traveler boy whose presence makes her feel alive in ways sheโs only dreamed of. ย But getting caught up in Nevโs world has consequences Allegra never saw coming.
In this dark and enthralling fantasy that fans of Sarah Maas and Leigh Bardugo will devour, one girl must decide if sheโs destined to pay for the wrongs of her familyโs pastโwhether Saldana or Da Viaโor if the future is hers for the taking.
Sarah Ahiers spent her childhood running around outside with her siblings, drawing pictures, and writing stories. Now, as a grown-up, she has an MFA in writing for children and young adults, and while she does less running around outside, the writing has held fast. Her books include Assassinโs Heart and Thief โs Cunning. Sarah lives in Minnesota with three dogs and a houseful of critters. She has a collection of steampunk hats, and when sheโs not writing she fills her time with good games, good food, good friends, and good family. To learn more about her, visit www.sarahahiers.com.