The Gilded Wolves meets A Magic Steeped in Poison in the first of a new pulse-pounding YA fantasy duology about two thieves who go after the same mythical treasure, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

Once upon a time, there was a shining kingdom floating on the sea . . .

The kingdom of Ophir was one of the most powerful and beautiful places in the world. But after an invasion by the land of Lacon, it was lost to the waves. Now, the Ophir live as second-class citizens beneath Lacon's golden palaces.

When two bands of Ophir thieves--one led by Eban Sadreal and the other by Gineth Strong--go after the same treasure, a priceless relic, their worlds and hearts suddenly collide. For the relic releases an ancient magic that could restore the legacy of Ophir--a magic that could change the course of Eban and Gin's lives forever.

With impossibly high stakes and charming will-they-won't-they romance, this heist fantasy is perfect for fans of Six of Crows and A Tempest of Tea.

Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 06/16/2026
Series: Kingdom of Waves Duology #1
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.49h x 5.66w x 1.14d
ISBN: 9781250361677