Who Gave Sleep and Who Has Taken It Away?

In the Malku universe, where fae, merfolk, and humans coexist, societal tensions arise as the Purists, believing in blood purity, resist the aristocratic faekind rule. Set in Hanrisor, the story follows Rune, a faekind descendant caught in family political strife and an arranged marriage to Guin, a descendant of slaves. His life spirals further into chaos amid a natural disaster and an ensuing rebellion against the royal family, challenging whether love can survive in tumultuous times and if Rune can confront his father's dark legacy.