The Killing Moon

In the first book of the Dreamblood Duology by N. K. Jemisin, the ancient city-state of Gujaareh thrives under the watchful eyes of the Gatherers, priests tasked with maintaining peace through the manipulation of dreams. However, as a sinister conspiracy unfolds within the great temple, Ehiru, the city's most renowned Gatherer, is forced to reassess his beliefs and priorities when he must protect a woman he was sent to kill to avert a looming war fueled by corrupt magic. With danger lurking both in the shadows of the city and the dream realm, the stakes have never been higher.