Perilous: (Perilous, 1)

The Vallin Empire is cut off from the rest of the world, separated by a dark and depthless chasm. On one side are the draithen. Savage, blood-hungry beasts that will stop at nothing to kill.On the other side, stands Arden Forger.Arden poses little threat in a world ruled by the descendants of the nine gods. She intends to change that. By claiming to be the descendant of Odrin, the healing god, Arden infiltrates the Crimson Wing. The emperor's elite.In her journey to take revenge after her brother's murder, she finds herself consumed by her thirst for vengeance. She must decide how much of herself she's willing to sacrifice for it. Because the more she seeks justice, the further she slips into darkness.