A deadly curse is decimating the immortal ranks of the vampire court, and seventeen-year-old Asterea, heir to the throne, is running out of time. As she prepares for her coronation, she must navigate a treacherous world of courtly intrigue, where enemies lurk in every shadow and the pressure to choose a powerful vampire husband threatens to shatter her soul. With the fate of her kingdom hanging in the balance, Asterea races to uncover the source of the curse before it's too late, even if the truth lies closer to home than she ever imagined.