In the glittering, sharp-edged City of Roses, Sasha is no princess. She’s a thrall, a slave. Thousands like her suffer in cursed silence while citizens enjoy the splendor of the city, blissfully unaware that their servants are anything more than living dolls enchanted to do their bidding.

But the City’s slave traders know the truth, and they’re always watching. One mistake could cost Sasha her life – or her soul. Even as she endured violence and humiliation while in captivity, Sasha couldn’t help but be drawn to the beauty of her nightmare world and the underground rebels who brought her friendship, shelter, even love.

Before Sasha can break her chains for good, she’ll need to choose between the life waiting for her at home and the countless lives she could save if she stays. To choose a nightmare over her real life, her future, would be madness…but, maybe, a little madness is just what it takes to change the fate of a city built on lies.

This book was intense and harsh and lovely. A very cool take on thrall and mental illness.