INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The first in a new magical young adult romantasy duology from the bestselling author of To Kill a Shadow. A palace darling and a thief join forces after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change their world forever.

In the city of Andalay, the ruling Fates bestow gifts among society's most favored. When Damien, a cold and hardened thief, is hired to steal one of those gifts-meant for the \"princess\" of Ward One, Wren Hayes-he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets.

The gift? A locket containing his own photograph.Once the locket is opened, hidden truths unravel, shedding light on the ruthless ways of the upper class. Yearning for the three Fates and the magical gifts they bestow, the lords of Andalay will go to any length to keep their power-including murder.Brought together by destiny, and fighting a dangerous temptation that's becoming harder to resist, Wren and Damien navigate a seedy world where the truth can destroy not only their lives, but the city itself.