Never the roses and things are spiraling out

and things are spiraling out of control

and smart—an ideal book for fans of Elyse Myers and perfectly imperfect humans everywhere

I am a hostage

But as their bond deepens and their plans grow more perilous

shining a light on the awkwardness of being human

Never the roses and things are spiraling outThe Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired. Shes fought and won endless wars for her ambitious queen and has finally exiled herself, seeking peace in a remote forest where the mountains meet the beach. There, in the peculiar company of a wolf, a kestrel, and a cat, she comes to accept that her death would be the beginning of a better world. But she has one last curiosity to satisfy. Oneira makes a reckless trip from her hidden fortress to the most