Tread of Angels

In Rebecca Roanhorse's dark fantasy set in 1883, Celeste, a skilled card sharp, embarks on a quest for justice as she defends her sister Mariel, accused of murdering a member of the ruling class in the mining town of Goetia. Amid the booming mining industry fueled by the powerful element Divinity, Celeste navigates a world where the Fallen, descendants of demonkind, coexist with the Virtues, the victors of an ancient war. This intricate tale explores themes of loyalty and conflict in a mythological rendition of the West.