Everyone thinks Ari Valdris is dead.
And as far as they’re concerned, that’s a good thing: no one likes a kingslayer. Framed for the murder of her father, Ari has spent years in hiding, honing her artificer skills. With a self-built hand and a burning desire for revenge, she begins to hunt for the evidence that will clear her name, restore her inheritance, and expose the true killer.
But when Indrani—a renegade pyromancer from Ari’s past—destroys her best lead, Ari is forced to confront the history they share: the friendship that first drew them together, the curse they unearthed, and the betrayal that tore them apart. Now the two must reckon with their messy past to uncover the truth, clear their names, and—just maybe—learn what they mean to each other.