This story takes place during the events of Powerless. It follows Paedyn's best friend Adena. She is a seamstress trying to survive on the streets when she meets Mak, a man who needs her help getting into the royal palace.

Adena is so precious, and I loved her relationship with Mak. They were so cute and funny together. It was nice getting to know more about her backstory. It was also so heartbreaking.

> this story was so sweet and heartbreaking

> I loved getting to know more about this side character from Powerless

> I think if you read this in tandem with Powerless, it might be a slightly better experience but more heartbreaking 

🎧 Audiobook Thoughts: I really liked these narrators.

⚠️ death, violence, and some other heavy content.

🌶️ just kisses