In a city built on stolen souls, love is the deadliest rebellion. Aurum is a savage city built on the ruins of San Francisco, fueled by a magic that is quickly being used up, and ruled by the ruthless Nimali shifters. When Talia dies in our world, she awakens in Aurum, where she is mistaken for the missing dragon princess. Her only chance of survival is to play the part — while the terrifying dragon king who would kill her for the lie wears her own father's face, and offers her the love she always craved. But the king isn't the only thing Talia has to worry about. Ryin is a Fai shifter and healer, captured and held prisoner by the Nimali after they stole one of his souls. He is fiercely loyal to his people, deadly, and entirely captivating. Talia knows she shouldn't trust a rebel who hates her kind, but the spark between them is undeniable. As the king prepares to launch a genocidal war against the Fai, Talia must choose: remain a safe, silent princess, or burn the kingdom down to save the man she loves.
