People with money have nothing to fear and can potentially live forever. It's a bizarre form of ritual that keeps everyone in check and everyone in a constant state of panic. As forms of punishment, people have their blood drained from them in order to lose years from their lives. An intoxicating blend of blood, secrets, and haunting mythology, Everless gives new and terrifying meaning to the phrase running out of time.' Stephanie Garber, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Caraval But the web of secrets at Everless stretches beyond her desire, and the truths Jules must uncover will change her life for ever. There, Jules encounters danger and temptation in the guise of the Gerling heir, Roan, who is soon to be married. To stop him from draining himself to clear their debts, Jules takes a job at Everless, the grand estate of the cruel Gerling family. Jules and her father are behind on their rent and low on hours. The rich live for centuries the poor bleed themselves dry. Ever since the age of alchemy and sorcery, hours, days and years have been extracted from blood and bound to iron coins. In the land of Sempera, the rich control everything - even time. Packed with danger, temptation and desire - a perfect read for fans of The Red Queen.
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