She Who Became the Sun (The Radiant Emperor Book 1)

Your despair would gradually grow and your sorrow intensify, and you would leave the human world further and further behind, growing closer and closer to the ETO and Trisolaris. In fact, you took your first steps on this road when you urged mercy for the ETO at the PDC hearing not long ago. That wasn’t just for show, though. You truly need them to

Still flying through the air, Suriel faced the Vroshir, and her voice echoed with transcendent authority. “Begone,” the Judge said. Pariana felt like she were submerged under endless pressure, like all of reality had been squeezed like a damp rag.

But she also felt a little relief. At least, by going first, she wouldn't have to feel the pain of losing them. Something in her soulfire stirred.

A tide that Yerin was sure she’d soon join. Her Blood Shadow, the parasite that had infested her as a girl, was struggling to take over. To heed the song of the Phoenix and break free. It was taking all of her mind and spirit, all of her willpower, to restrain it. Lindon leaned over her, his face soft with concern. He told her to fight. Told her he