In the countries of Vakoso and Lambent, magic is hidden and social classes clash. Alayna and Tiv find themselves in a dangerous relationship in Vakoso, where nightmare creatures lurk. As Alayna, a Scab from the city dregs, weaves through society fractured by monsters and oppression, Tiv, a high-class Elite, grapples with his family's dark legacy. Their paths intertwine in desire and chaos, leading to a series of events that push them to their limits. Can they survive monsters, war and each other's families? Content warnings: It includes one explicit romance scene (with a lot more in subsequent books), mature language, violence, death, emotional and physical abuse, substance abuse, dealing with suicidal thoughts (briefly) and depression. It is certainly not intended for under 18's. (And I swear it's not as depressing as the trigger warnings suggest).