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Revolves around the "Death and Shadow" cycle. Maras use their power to hunt creatures, while Moroks are feared entities who wear masks and serve the Shadow.

Liya Arden's is a Young Adult dark fantasy that blends Slavic folklore with a heavy dose of romance and political intrigue. Since its release, it has become a staple of modern Russian fantasy, known for its fast-paced plot and accessible prose. Plot & Worldbuilding Revolves around the "Death and Shadow" cycle

Critics and readers alike note that the book moves very quickly鈥攖he author notably wrote the first draft in just four weeks . Reader Reception Since its release, it has become a staple

The story follows Agatha, a 鈥攐ne of the legendary girls chosen by the goddess of death to protect the living from monsters. After her kind was betrayed and slaughtered 200 years prior, Agatha is resurrected by a Morok , a mysterious servant of the Shadow, to save a prince in the kingdom of Araken. After her kind was betrayed and slaughtered 200

A world divided by warring kingdoms (Serat and Araken) and steeped in legends of death and shadows.