The clock is ticking — and the Firsts may be the least of Odette’s worries.
Sage is alive, but his time is running out. Nyx have given Odette and her friends an impossible gather seven keys and seven vials of the First's blood and free her from her prison. Fail, and Sage will die — again.
But the Firsts are no ordinary vampires. They are ancient, powerful, and merciless. Odette, a hybrid born of one of them and Gwynn Ap Nudd, leader of the Wild Hunt, is bound to them by blood — and that bloodline comes with a deadly price. Valdimir Novak, her father, a ruthless predator, is hunting her, desperate to claim her powers for his own. And with every step closer to the keys, Odette is torn between two terrifying Are the Firsts her allies? Or are they just another part of her father's deadly plan?
As the hunt intensifies and secrets are unearthed, Odette must confront her darkest fears. Can she save Sage before time runs out — or will the Firsts and her own father tear everything she loves apart?
The characters were off on many adventures in this book, and the pacing kept things exciting throughout. Once again, the author did a great job developing characters we had previously been introduced to, giving them more depth and backstory. It was especially great learning about the elite group known as The Firsts—a fascinating addition to the world-building.
As is typical with this series, the book ends on another cliffhanger. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!