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Once ruled by sorcerers, the Kingdom is now controlled by the Wingots—those who use their wings to justify the enslavement of the Wingless. During the Great War, the Wingots conspired with the Shadow Creatures to eradicate magic from the land and subjugate the Wingless. A millennium later, cruel Wingot King Fara executes anyone even suspected of wielding magic. But magic is gradually returning, and resistance to Wingot rule is building.
Cassara is a young Wingless master assassin who has witnessed first-hand the brutality and injustice suffered by her people at the hands of the Wingots. Her hatred for their oppressors is absolute, and her commitment to vengeance is unwavering. But when she is tasked with saving and gaining the trust of Wingot Prince Phelan, Cassara begins to question everything she thought she knew. As the embers of magic ignite, forces from both sides of the divide develop plots and counterplots fueled by hidden agendas, power plays, cryptic prophecies, and secrets from the past. Can a divided kingdom overcome a legacy of brutality and unite against an even greater evil?
Multiple award-winning author Altabef sets the foundation for an exciting fantasy adventure series. Fans of Sarah J. Maas’ Throne of Glass, saga will enjoy Altabef’s portrayal of a strong female protagonist who is violent and vicious yet loyal and compassionate. Thought-provoking and profound, the book alternates between intensity and humor to question the basis of hatred and prejudice. The author also explores the thin line between fate and manipulation. Altabef adds a touch of romance and dramatic flare by folding a complicated love triangle and bitter betrayal into the storyline. Well-developed characters, political intrigue, suspense-filled action scenes, and well-written fight sequences make for an engaging tale that readers will find hard to put down. This is a must-read for lovers of fantasy fiction.
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