Seventeen-year-old Valeria is one of the only survivors of the freeze, a dark magical hold Knnot Mountain unleashed over her village. Everyone, including her family, is trapped in an unbreakable sheet of ice. Ever since, she’s been on the run from the Czar, who is determined to imprison any who managed to escape. Valeria finds refuge with the Thieves Guild, doing odd jobs with her best friend Alik, the only piece of home she has left.That is, until he is brutally murdered.A year later, she discovers Alik is alive and being held against his will. To buy his freedom, she must lead a group of cutthroats and thieves on a perilous expedition to the very mountain that claimed her family. Only something sinister slumbers in the heart of Knnot.And it has waited years for release.
The Bright & the Pale Duology Series
Embark on an epic fantasy journey inspired by Russian folklore, weaving together thrilling romance, dark magic, and formidable monsters. This series plunges readers into a world of intense passion, profound tragedy, and captivating enchantment. It’s a story that explores the depths of love and loss against a backdrop of captivating peril.

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