He was born a being who balances the scales of Life and Death. Now, the universe wants to claim him as its own.
Nicodemus Crawford has lived a very secluded life in the forests of Vermont. He’s always been a weird kid, who can talk to the dead and hunt demons in his spare time. His parents are a pretty big deal; they’re the gods of Life and Death, and that means Nick has some pretty big shoes to fill. When his powers become too much to handle, Nick is brought to the world of Elementals, where he is meant to excel and flourish as he follows in his father’s footsteps at Valyce Academy.
There, he meets Odysseus Levasseur, the boy who has had the same dream as Nick for seventeen years. Their connection is impossibly romantic, but far too perfect to be coincidence. Meeting Odysseus feels fated… but Nick quickly learns that fate is never simple.
What happens when an ancient force that created the universe as he knows it is after him? What does this mean for Nick’s incredible powers, his safety, and his place in the universe around him? Is there more to how powerful he is? How much can one control their destiny when the universe has already paved a very clear path for you?
Follow Nick’s journey as he explores being a teenager, a God-to-be, and the center of a prophecy that will change life as he once knew it forever.
“I absolutely LOVED this book. I found the characters to be incredibly quirky, lively, and overall well thought out. Each character has a purpose, a reason to be, and that is shown clearly. The elemental power scenes are so cool; I could imagine Nicodemus becoming the Grim Reaper in my head, like a movie. I think the romance is built up nicely as a nice slow burn, and found myself feeling for the real struggles these characters face. You NEED to give this book a try; I can’t wait to dive into two, and three when it comes out!” -Goodreads reviewer
“As a queer reader, it was incredible to see a protagonist like Nick navigate his powers and his identity with such depth and authenticity. The romance is sweet and subtle, the world-building is rich, and the writing is poetic without being inaccessible.” -Goodreads reviewer
