LOVE AND LOYALTY. As the youngest daughter of the House of Fane, Asa lives every day of her life in honor of both, for herself and her people. But as her kingdom's food and energy crisis peaks, Asa must find more to fuel Fane's survival.
Taking the place of her older sister in an arranged marriage with Eagle, the heir to the prosperous House of Westlet, seems like a straightforward solution. Forging an unforeseen bond, however, leads to an unavoidable division of loyalties. One simple truth lies at the heart of the matter, and only Asa can decide which one to tell.
Romance, politics, and space adventure intersect in this first book of Tessa Elwood's addictive debut duology.

“Elwood's solid debut ably presents a complex society in shambles due to political corruption, environmental destruction, and widespread poverty.”
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“The characters live and breathe, floating off the pages to haunt readers' dreams… This book will find a wide range of fans, even those who usually spurn science fiction.”
–VOYA