The third book in the Ascendant series, an epic historical fantasy saga for fans of Princess Mononoke Naomi Novik.



Divine Empress Shizuka and her infamous Quorin consort, Shefali Barsalyaa, have left a trail of demonic carnage and slain companions in their quest to rescue their people and land from the insidious evil of the Traitor King. Now the final battle is at hand. Infernal bargains will be made. Celestial bonds will be tested. But will triumph bring about an eternal sacrifice for the Phoenix Empress and Warrior Moon?