Author's Note

In Carthya a world where every choice is a gamble, Gianna finds herself caught in the whirlwind of fate, where alliances are fragile, and trust is a luxury she can't afford.
Living in an orphanage, Gianna's life takes a perilous turn when she stumbles upon a dangerous secret. Sneaking out into the night, she encounters Sage, a boy who ignites conflicting emotions within her, but her past haunts her, urging her to stay away from love and attachments.
When Gianna witnesses Sage being attacked, she steps in, unknowingly entangling herself in a web of deceit orchestrated by the enigmatic Conner. Bound by circumstance and forced into a journey fraught with danger, Gianna and a group of boys, including Sage, find themselves at the mercy of Conner's machinations. As they uncover the truth behind Conner's motives, they realize they hold the key to the fate of a kingdom.
But Gianna's past refuses to stay buried, and the demons she thought she had outrun resurface, threatening to consume her. With each step, Gianna grapples with the weight of her choices, torn between loyalty and self-preservation.
In a tale of betrayal, courage, and redemption, Gianna must confront her inner demons and embrace her true strength to navigate the treacherous path ahead. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Gianna must decide whom to trust and where her loyalties truly lie, for in this game of power and deception, one wrong move could mean the difference between life and death.