Meet Yasmine, a quaint village girl with an unconventional spirit. Unlike her peers, she yearns for something more adventurous, choosing to train as a warrior instead of indulging in traditional chores like cleaning soiled clothes or being confined to a kitchen. In her village, a grim event occurs every five years: powerful creatures, known as the beasts, descend upon them, plundering and abducting young adults approaching their eighteenth birthday. No one has ever accounted for those taken, leaving behind a haunting mystery. When the beasts target Yasmine, and their leader selects her as his prize, she finds herself facing a harrowing reality. With human hunters lurking in the shadows, rival groups seeking vengeance, and the complexities of old friendships and past loves complicating matters, it's uncertain whether they can navigate these treacherous waters together. Will their determination and unity prevail against the mounting challenges, binding them as a single force? Or will their differences tear them apart? This tale carries mature themes, including violence, explicit language, and intimate scenes, so readers are advised to exercise discretion when exploring its pages.
