A Darkness at the Door — Intisar Khanani

I've been cursed, betrayed, and sold into slavery - but the truth I carry can't be allowed to die.Only Rae knows the extent of the corruption at the heart of the kingdom of Menaiya, from the noble lord who betrayed her, to the Circle of Mages whose wards protect the slavers from discovery. Injured and imprisoned on a slave ship, Rae's options are quickly running out. When a desperate escape attempt goes terribly wrong, she finds herself indebted to a terrifying Fae sorceress.Now Rae will not rest until she has rescued her fellow prisoners and freed her land from the darkness that has taken hold. To succeed, she'll need every ally she can find-including Bren, the thief who may have stolen her heart. But Bren is hiding his own bloody secrets, and the curses that encircle Rae have sunk their claws into her mind. With her debts coming due and time running short, all the truths in the world may not be enough to save her kingdom, or herself. Snap up this thrilling sequel to THE THEFT OF SUNLIGHT now!Praise for A DARKNESS AT THE DOOR:Full of action, magic, and intrigue. - Foreword Reviews, starred reviewPraise for THE THEFT OF SUNLIGHT:A beautifully written, fantastical page-turner. - Kirkus ReviewsFresh, bold and unique. - The NationalDiscover the first DAUNTLESS PATH novel, THORN:A dark, Middle-Eastern influenced retelling [...] dangerous secrets, false identities, delicious court intrigue and justice. - Culture FlyImmersive and captivating - Kirkus Reviews