Oath of Smoke: Book Two of the Covenant of Ash

The gods are silent.The empire is cracking.And she is the only one who can hold it together.When Inez is bound to an ancient divine mechanism beneath the palace, she becomes the living lock on a forgotten god—one whose hunger once drowned entire kingdoms. To save the empire, she forges a new law with her own blood, sealing herself inside the Throat and rewriting the balance of power.But cages built of magic always demand a price.Zayd, sworn Anchor of the palace and bound by an unwanted divine ring, will burn the world before he lets Inez vanish into myth. As political assassins, secret courts, and ancient forces close in, he is forced to confront a truth more dangerous than rebellion: loving Inez may doom them both.And Samira—a thief who tore the chains of empire from her own throat—may be the only one reckless enough to challenge the gods themselves.As the sea stirs, bonds fracture, and forbidden magic leaks into the world, survival will require more than loyalty.It will require sacrifice.And not everyone will escape unbroken.Perfect for readers who love:Slow-burn, high-tension romancePowerful, morally complex heroinesFound family and dangerous devotionPolitical intrigue and divine rebellionLyrical prose and immersive worldbuildingOath of Smoke is a lush, emotionally charged fantasy romance where love is a weapon, loyalty is law, and the sea never forgets.