A trip to Japan was supposed to give Raina Mehra one thing-an ending for her next harpercollins india 's novel.
Instead, it became the beginning of a story she never should have lived.
After a mysterious accident at a university party where she is invited by Haru and Ren, her new japanese besties whose real identity are royalty of Kingdom of Asteria and she has no clue until Raina is pulled through an ancient gateway into a forgotten realm where moonlight holds magic, kingdoms are ruled by bloodlines, and prophecies are carved into the stars. There, she crosses paths with the stoic and enigmatic Lord Konrart Wre, a warrior bound by duty to protect the King and his trusted regent is haunted by centuries-old secrets.
But Raina isn't merely a stranger in this world.
She is the final sacrifice sought by a fanatical blood cult determined to awaken an imprisoned goddess whose return would drown both worlds in darkness. As ancient powers awaken and kingdoms prepare for war, Lord Konrart Wren must choose between protecting his realm... or the woman's fate has been marked for death.
In a world where love is forbidden, gods whisper through the moon, and every bloom is watered with blood, one question remains:
Can love blossom before the world turns blue with ruin?
A fantasy romance filled with slow-burn love, political intrigue, ancient magic, found family, dangerous prophecies, and a heroine who refuses to become anyone's sacrifice.
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