When danger and prejudice target her family, Zara doesn't hold back. Living a normal life when bigotry lurks around every corner is one stress with which Zara is accustomed to handling. But when a shifter from another world barrels into her life while he's on the brink of death, Zara's life gets a lot more complicated. Suddenly there are wicked rulers, a rampant incurable disease, and magic on the brink of being snuffed out altogether-all of which demand every shred of strength she has. When it becomes clear that the world of Crimshade is on the verge of collapse, Zara understands that the life she thought she knew is about to be forever changed. Author Note: This series includes a M/M relationship, a bisexual main character woman of color, and a transgender central character. This is the first in a six-part inclusive LGBTQ+ fantasy romance series written by USA Today Bestselling Author Mary E. Twomey.