Vesselless

Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she's determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara's father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched souls for the god of death. When his keeper offers him a chance to reclaim his freedom in exchange for Nizzara's soul, Dagen takes the deal. There's only one catch: she must give it to him freely by the tournament's end, or his own soul is forfeit.

“I’ve seen monsters, Nizzara, and you are not one of them. A little beast maybe, but not a monster.” Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she's determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara’s father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched souls for the god of death. When his keeper offers him a chance to reclaim his freedom in exchange for Nizzara’s soul, Dagen takes the deal. There’s only one catch: she must give it to him freely by the tournament’s end, or his own soul is forfeit.

“I’ve seen monsters, Nizzara, and you are not one of them. A little beast maybe, but not a monster.” Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she's determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara’s father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched souls for the god of death. When his keeper offers him a chance to reclaim his freedom in exchange for Nizzara’s soul, Dagen takes the deal. There’s only one catch: she must give it to him freely by the tournament’s end, or his own soul is forfeit.

She’s the heiress to the throne—the throne her father stole. Nizzara has always seen spirits more clearly than most, but her gift is a curse she must keep hidden. Entering a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she swears she’ll win without surrendering to the addictive pull of spirit magic—or staining her hands with blood. But the duel ring demands sacrifices, and her only chance of survival may lie in an unexpected alliance. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was murdered by Nizzara’s father and condemned to a half-life as a ghostly hunter of lost souls. When he’s offered freedom in exchange for Nizzara’s soul, he seizes the chance. The catch? She must give it willingly before the tournament ends—or his own soul will be lost forever. As Nizzara and Dagen are drawn together, their fates entwine in a web of deadly bargains, forbidden desire, and truths that could upend a kingdom. To win, they must risk everything—heart, soul, and crown.

“I’ve seen monsters, Nizzara, and you are not one of them. A little beast maybe, but not a monster.” Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she's determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara’s father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched souls for the god of death. When his keeper offers him a chance to reclaim his freedom in exchange for Nizzara’s soul, Dagen takes the deal. There’s only one catch: she must give it to him freely by the tournament’s end, or his own soul is forfeit.

"I've seen monsters, Nizzara, and you are not one of them. A little beast maybe, but not a monster." Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she's determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara's father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched souls for the god of death. When his keeper offers him a chance to reclaim his freedom in exchange for Nizzara's soul, Dagen takes the deal. There's only one catch: she must give it to him freely by the tournament's end, or his own soul is forfeit.