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In a city where the living and the dead share secrets, the Grævz family survives by breaking every rule. August "Gus" Grævz is haunted by the violent loss of his father, a curse in his blood, and a power that could save or destroy his family. With his older brother Troy-part shield, part storm-and Arissa, the empathic twin whose pain is never just her own, Gus is dragged into a war that's been brewing beneath Bleak City for generations. When a near-fatal encounter leaves Gus changed in ways he can't explain, he's forced to strike a bargain with something older and more dangerous than death. Hunted by syndicate monsters, haunted by a girl with eyes like spilled wine, and tethered to powers that burn as much as they heal, Gus must decide how much of himself he's willing to lose to protect the people he loves. Every battle is a test. Every secret comes at a cost. In Bleak City, family is the only thing stronger than fate-but when blood oaths break, who will pay the price?