In this richly imagined steampunk fantasy inspired by Qing dynasty China by the acclaimed author of Artificial Absolutes and Starswept, a warrior girl must team up with a thief to save her village from ruin. n nLiang Anlei wants a life of glory and revengen nAs a warrior who protects her village from shadow spirits, Anlei has never been beyond the borders of her town. All of that changes the day the viceroy and his fleet of mechanical dragons arrives. Its the protection her village is desperate for, but it will only be given in exchange for Anleis hand in marriage. Torn between wanting to protect her village and her own freedom, Anlei is forced to make a sacrifice. n nThe day before her wedding, she encounters Tai, a young thief who is also trying to save his people. Tempted by his quest and the thrill of glory it promises, the two embark on an epic journey to the Courts of Hell to discover where the shadow spirits come from. But the secret of their existence isnt so easily solved. n nAmid dark experiments and battles on magic-fueled airships, Anlei must summon the courage to be the hero; to live the life she has always dreamed of.n