A ghost girl bound to a demon lord. A rogue prince who could be her salvation. And a web of lies that might tear the heavens apart.

Inspired by Chinese mythology, this atmospheric and haunting dark fantasy asks what price you would pay for a second chance at life.

"Ghosts, demons, underworlds and rogue princes... Get ready for your next obsession." Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls

"Vivid and nightmarishly beautiful." Clara Kumagai, author of Catfish Rolling

"A lush, delectable dark YA fantasy, rooted in Chinese mythology." Guardian

Having sold her soul to a demon during her lifetime, Kasu now works at Camellia House, a high-stakes gambling den in the under-realm. Here, she abides by the Heavenly Principles in the hope of one day achieving reincarnation. Night after night, she dispenses gambling tiles to customers who surrender their treasures - jewellery, limbs, dreams - which Kasu stores in a ghoulish cabinet for her mistress.

Into this world drops Arun, a prince from the mortal realm desperately searching for his mother. A year ago she was chosen to serve the gods in the heavens, before being promptly exiled. His hunt has brought him to the under-realm, where he is determined to uncover the truth.

Kasu agrees to help Arun with his search, but as the two become caught in an ever-tightening web of danger and deceit, she is forced to re-examine all of her beliefs about the gods she worships. And as she and Arun grow closer, she must decide just what price she is willing to pay, and how much she is prepared to lose, for a second chance at life.

Perfect for fans of:
Dark fantasy with a horror twist
Ghost girl and human boy
Slow-burn romance
Heavens vs hell
Murderous demon lords
Wicked humour