To find the gods, Ayla may have to sacrifice her heart.

When a masked stranger seeks her out at the harvest festival, mage apprentice and youngest daughter of the clan leader, Ayla, finds herself dancing with the most powerful man in all the United Clans.

This young leader controls the trained warriors her father needs to protect their people from the raiders threatening the border. Ayla's father arranges for them to marry, believing his daughter's future a fair trade for securing the safety of their clan.

Determined to return to the guard she loves and not to become a pawn in her father's political games, Ayla bargains for her freedom. But securing the future of her dreams will mean convincing elusive gods to help before a forgotten foe succeeds in stealing their power for himself.

This is the first book in a new cozy fantasy series, perfect for fans of Marie Rutkoski and Rae Carson!