On the planet Andar, the Zaryan Empire thrives in the floating city of Nur-Shahar, guarding a peace that has lasted for seven hundred and fifty years. But beneath the remnants of that war, known as the Veil of Tears, a forbidden fire is smoldering. Two empires, separated by faith and fire, inch toward war as a young prince’s secret romance sparks a powder keg of political betrayal and ancient mystery. Prince Zayn’s struggle with loyalty—to his family, his kingdom, and himself—sets the stage for a high-stakes game of power where every choice may mean life or death. In a world of swords that sing and shadows that deceive, can light survive? The Celestial Ashes is a sweeping epic of political conspiracy, forbidden romance, and the technological remnants of wars best forgotten—perfect for readers who crave the moral complexity of The Expanse, the intricate world-building of Dune, and the emotional devastation of The Song of Achilles.