The Last One

Hall (What Never Happened) launches a new series with this thrilling romantasy. Kai awakens in a forest near Maford in the kingdom of Vinevridth with no memory of who she is or where she came from. After her pendant and clothes are stolen by a thief named Olivia, she tracks the woman into town, where the pair brawl, causing a commotion and destroying property. Kai is forced to pay damages with manual labor before she’s allowed to leave. Until then, she must stay with Olivia and her enigmatic brother, Jadon. As she settles into her new home, hazy memories of magic return to her and her attraction to Jadon grows. But when the angry goddess Elyn swoops into town hunting for Kai, she and her new friends are forced to flee—and hope to finally discover who Kai is and what the goddess wants from her. The mystery of Kai’s identity propels the plot forward (though readers will have to wait for future installments for answers), while electrifying fight scenes, otherworldly creatures, and sizzling forbidden romance add fun. Romantasy readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough. (Dec.)