The Mercy Makers

In the first installment of an epic fantasy trilogy by Tessa Gratton, Iriset, a talented outlaw and the daughter of a powerful criminal, must navigate the treacherous world of an imperial palace to save her father from execution. Armed with her unique ability to create magical disguises, she seeks to challenge a corrupt ruling family while grappling with her own desires for forbidden magic and love. As she entwines herself in the lives of the emperor and his sister, Iriset faces profound dilemmas that could alter the fabric of humanity itself.