In the shadowed realm of the High Court of Faerie, where immortality gleams like a double-edged sword, Jude's human frailty is as glaring as a scar. Kidnapped to this dazzling yet lethal court after the brutal murder of her parents, she has grown up amongst the capricious and eternally youthful fey. Desperate to prove her worth and earn her place among them, Jude must navigate a labyrinth of intrigue and betrayal, where a smile can cut deeper than a knife and trust is a commodity few can afford. Yet, it is Prince Cardan—most venomous of the High King's children—whose cruelty awakens in Jude a fierce determination to rise above her station, even as her heart and will are tested in ways she never could have imagined. Diving headfirst into a world where deception blooms as freely as beauty, Jude embarks on a perilous journey to secure her position and safeguard her family's future. Amidst the glittering festivities and blood-drenched battles, a complex dance of power and survival ensues between Jude and Cardan, drawing them together even as their animosities deepen. With each cunning maneuver, Jude entwines herself further into the intricate politics of the court, uncovering secrets that threaten to fracture the fragile balance of the faerie world. As alliances shift and enemies emerge from the shadows, Jude must confront the true cost of ambition and the savage sacrifices required to protect everything she holds dear. In the cruel, radiant heart of Faerie, only the ruthless—and the brave—can hope to thrive.