Series: The Arcanum Order

Magic takes more than blood. It demands your soul. Under the iron fist of the Arcanum Order, magic belongs only to the elite. For Scythe Valethorne, survival isn't enough. By day, she scrapes by in the city's poorest district; by night, she is an assassin to provide for her family. When one mission turns into a deadly gamble, Scythe risks...

The Bloodfire Oath by Chloe C. Peñaranda explores the tantalising power of magic and the personal toll it demands beyond just blood—it requires one's very soul. Under the oppressive rule of the Arcanum Order, magic is a privilege reserved for the elite. Scythe Valethorne refuses to accept mere survival. By day, she endures life in the city's impoverished districts; by...