Instant New York Times Bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer comes an electrifying fantasy romance,perfect for fans of Holly Black and Victoria Aveyard. A desperate prince. A daring outlaw. A dangerous flirtation. In the Wilds of Kandalaapothecary apprentice Tessa Cade has been watching people suffer for too long. A mysterious sickness is ravaging the land and the cureMoonflower Elixiris only available for the wealthy. So every nightshe defies the royal edicts and sneaks outstealing Moonflower petals and leaving the elixir for those in need. In the palace of KandalaPrince Corrick serves as the King’s Justicemeting out vicious punishments and striking fear into the hearts of agitators and outlaws. Corrick knows he must play this role convincingly–with a shortage of elixir and threats of rebellion looming ever closerthe King’s grip on power is tenuous at bestand Corrick knows his brother is the kingdom’s best hope for survival. But when an act of unspeakable cruelty brings the royal and the outlaw face to facethe natural enemies are faced with an impossible choice–and a surprising spark. Will they follow their instincts to destroy each other? Or will they save the kingdom together . . . and let that spark ignite?