She was born of the sun. He was forged in the shadows. And fate made them mates. Apollonia Alba, true heir to the Dawn Court, never expected to be the second female High Lady in Prythian's history-nor did she expect her mate to be Azriel, the cold, lethal Illyrian spymaster of the Night Court. Their bond is unbreakable, but war is coming, and love is not enough. With Hybern threatening to destroy everything she'd swore to protect, Apollonia must prove she is more than just a ruler by name. Her family and betrothed plot against her, Azriel is called to battle, and every choice she makes could cost her friends-or her mate. In a world where war demands sacrifice, will she put her court first, her friends, or will love become her greatest weakness? Dawn will rise. But at what cost?

Jasmina Amato, a young girl from the elusive District 13, is thrust into the deadly arena of the 10th Annual Hunger Games. In this gripping retelling, the reader steps into the shoes of Jasmina, experiencing firsthand the harrowing trials and triumphs that echo Lucy Gray Baird's struggle for survival. But when a forbidden romance sparks between Jasmina and a fellow tribute, everything changes. As tension builds, Jasmina must grapple with her heart's desires while navigating the brutal reality of the Games. Will her love become her greatest strength or her fatal weakness? And how far will she go to defy the Capitol's ruthless grip and rewrite her fate?