The Ever Cruel Kingdom

The Ever Cruel Kingdom Synopsis

From the author of The Bone Witch, the thrilling sequel to The Never Tilting World spins elemental magic, fierce sisterhood, and vast, incredible landscapes into a YA fantasy epic perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir.

After a treacherous journey and a life-shattering introduction to a twin neither knew she had, sisters Haidee and Odessa expected to emerge from the Great Abyss to a world set right. But though the planet is turning once again, the creatures of the abyss refuse to rest without another goddess's sacrifice.

To break the cycle, Haidee and Odessa need answers that lie beyond the seven gates of the underworld, within the Cruel Kingdom itself. The shadows of the underworld may hunger to tear them apart, but these two sisters are determined to heal their world—together.

The bond between sisters is powerful. The magic they share could save the world-or shatter it completely.

• Two Sisters, One Fate: Separated at birth, goddesses Haidee and Odessa must unite their elemental powers to face the horrors of the Cruel Kingdom and undo a lifetime of lies.
• A World of Endless Day & Night: From the sun-scorched Skeleton Coast to the perpetual darkness of Aranth, the sisters must navigate incredible landscapes and heal a planet that has stopped turning.
• Gods and Monsters: To appease the creatures crawling from the Great Abyss, a goddess must be sacrificed. The sisters are determined to break the cycle, but the price may be their own lives.
• Epic Adventure & Romance: Joined by a cynical gunslinger and a loyal bodyguard, the sisters will find love and forge a found family in the face of impossible odds.