Kingdom of Exiles

'Lush world-building and intoxicating magic'-Entertainment Weekly'A sweeping swords-and-sorcery romance'-The New York TimesAssassin's Creed meets Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in this gripping, epic fantasy romance.My heart wasn't part of the deal when I bargained for my life,But assassins so rarely keep their word.Exiled Charmer Leena Edenfrell is running out of time. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts-an offense punishable by death-and now there's a price on her head. With the realm's most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes Noc an offer he can't refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life.Plagued by a curse that kills everyone he loves, Noc agrees to Leena's terms in hopes of finding a cure. Never mind that the dark magic binding the assassin's oath will eventually force him to choose between Leena's continued survival...and his own.