“A dark and endlessly enchanting fairy tale, unfurled in frost and wood-smoke, the kind that is whispered by candlelight and brushes up against history itself. I adored every page.”—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A taut and delicious debut, threading a sultry romance and tense political intrigue through an atmospheric and haunting world inspired by Jewish myth.”—Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins on Their Bones

"Blending tradition, faith, and folklore with a deft hand, Martinez crafts a profound tale of self-acceptance and the bittersweet price of progress, woven through on a thread of unyielding hope."—K. M. Enright,

international bestselling author of Mistress of Lies

"An exquisite debut about an eldest daughter and how far she would go to protect her family. Malka's journey toward finding confidence in herself and falling in love with a certain surly golem is as legendary as the myths peppered throughout the story. This book is an instant classic."—Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn