The city of Ziran is an oasis in the middle of the sultry desert. Once every fifty years, a comet appears over the city, which marks the beginning of a new era. This event is celebrated for seven days. During the holiday, the bravest young men undergo dangerous tests in order to receive the main prize - the hand and heart of a princess. After the death of her mother, Princess Karina is the only representative of the royal family. She wants to resurrect her mother with the help of ancient magic, but this will require the heart of the future king. The flight to Ziran was supposed to give Malik a new life, but everything collapsed when the spirits of the desert kidnapped his younger sister Nadya. To save her, Malik is ready to fulfill the will of the spirits: he must become the winner of the holiday and kill the princess. Malik and Karina will have to fight to the death. Each of them is ready to do anything to bring back those who are dear to them. In this book you will find illustrations by the famous artist Elena Rudman! The New York Times bestseller. For fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Saba Tahir and Leigh Bardugo.