Forced to become queen of the fae, seventeen-year-old Irene discovers she is secretly half-daemon—a truth that could get her killed. To protect her people from the cruel games of her daemon ancestors and her own volatile powers, she must navigate a fragile marriage, court intrigue, and an ancient cosmic conflict. But as her true heritage emerges, Irene must decide whether to embrace the monstrous power within her or sacrifice it for peace.