Kelly Keaton Libri

"Set in New 2, a dangerous and lush alternate New Orleans, finds the God-killer Ari and Mistborn Sebastian on the hunt for Archer, infant son of Athena, a child fated to bring about the Blood Wars, the ultimate showdown between the gods and the monsters they created, a war that will trap mankind in the middle of a destructive conflict thousands of years in the making. As Ari and Sebastian attempt to rescue the child, forces pull them apart..."-- Page [4] of cover.

In post-apocalyptic New Orleans, Ari continues her desperate quest to break the gorgon curse that has plagued the women in her family for centuries, but the relic both she and Athena seek to control is missing, amid rumors that an ancient power is on the rise

Ari struggles with a power she can't deny and a destiny she's determined to fight in this dark and sexy sequel to "Darkness Becomes Her." With no other options, Ari must unleash the very thing she's afraid of: herself.

With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can't be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and who she is. Her search for answers uncovers just one message from her long-dead mother: Run.

Deira D'Anu, marked by her half-blood heritage and striking flame-colored hair, embodies the pain of human betrayal in a land overshadowed by darkness and frost. As the Underworld's influence grows, an alliance with the Fire Breathers becomes crucial. Balen, their champion, sees Deira as the key to restoring light and halting the encroaching darkness. However, she faces a powerful temptation to abandon her world and betray Balen, who is prepared to risk everything to protect her and combat the impending war.