A Destiny So Cruel

In "A Destiny So Cruel," the gripping conclusion to the fantasy duology by Amanda Foody and C. L. Herman, the balance of power in Alderland shifts dramatically as Winter magicians take charge following the fall of Summer. Ellery Caldwell, a hero haunted by the bittersweet consequences of her victory—having slain her beloved Domenic Barrow—finds herself in mourning, only to face a new challenge when Domenic mysteriously returns. With a new prophecy demanding they repeat their deadly duel, the complex feelings between them spark tensions around fate and choice, raising the question of what they might sacrifice for a chance at a happier future.