Cities of Smoke and Stars

Their first meeting in a bookstore ended in conflict, but now they have to work together to save the world.

Halley Walker studies linguistics and accidentally gets involved in a secret operation, trying to avoid returning to her past.

Case Shakley is a gifted pilot—but he’s offended at the world. For him, this mission is a chance to restore his lost reputation after a string of mistakes.

They face an incredible task: to make contact with a mysterious mystical race in order to help Jade withstand a kingdom whose power is based on dangerous technologies and ancient spells. If they fail, the war will be lost before it even begins.

Two exhausted people.

One world on the edge of war.