These monstrous gods

She was supposed to kill him. And he will haunt her until her death. Many centuries ago, the heretic sorcerer Ruven raised a deadly thornbush around the palace of Runahia, plunging the royal family into sleep and silencing the gods of the kingdom. Possessing a special gift, Liya must kill the heretic. But as soon as she fulfilled her destiny, she realized — the duty is not yet complete. Now Liya must marry a member of the royal family and make a pact with a god or die. Worse yet — the spirit of Ruven is haunting her. But perhaps he can help Liya in her new dangerous mission to awaken the old gods. And as the tension grows, it becomes harder for Liya to choose between the principles instilled in her since birth and what she believes is right. And also between the prince she is bound to by duty... and the boy she killed.