Author: Emily Rath

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Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this darkly mythical, Finnish folklore-inspired fantasy duology for readers of T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone, Danielle L. Jensen, Thea Guanzon, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.

In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests. For Siiri and Aina, summer's fading light is a harbinger of unwelcome change. Land-hungry Swedes venture north, threatening the peace; a zealous Christian priest denounces the old ways; and young women have begun to disappear.

Siiri vows to protect Aina from danger. But even Siiri cannot stop a death goddess from dragging her friend to Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north to seek the greatest shaman of legend, the only person to venture to the realm of death and return alive.

In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina's every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her capture: the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must bargain her heart--as Siiri plots a daring rescue of the woman she loves the most.

Publisher: Penguin Random House
Published: 12/17/2024
Pages: 488
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.08oz
ISBN: 9781645662204

About the Author
EMILY RATH is an internationally bestselling author whose chart-topping, queer-inclusive fantasy and romance novels include the Jacksonville Rays and the Tuonella Duet. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Emily is a third-generation Finnish American whose grandmother gave her a copy of the Kalevala and told stories about their family in Finland while baking pulla bread. She was born in Florida, raised in Kentucky, and now lives with her husband, son, and cat in Jacksonville, Florida. She can be found online at EmilyRathBooks.com, on Instagram @emilyrathauthor and on Tiktok @emilyrathbooks.