A dark romantasy about indoctrination and the strength it takes to unlearn the world that made you.
The trial is over.
The verdict is final.
And Juliet Laremy is left to live with what comes after.
No longer sheltered by the University of Mysteries or the illusions of her former life, Juliet is forced into a world that feels sharper, colder, and far less forgiving. The protections she once relied on are gone, replaced by scrutiny, rumor, and the quiet violence of political consequence.
As The Council closes ranks and the public narrative begins to shift, Juliet must navigate the fallout of a system determined to preserve itself no matter the cost. With her future uncertain and her sense of belonging shattered, she is drawn toward a new life full of love and freedom that will take sacrifices she never thought she'd have the strength to offer.
In the aftermath of power, betrayal, and survival, Juliet must decide who she is when the world is no longer telling her what to believe, and whether freedom is worth the price it demands.
