Cover of Icarus (The light and flame series)

Icarus (The light and flame series)

by Vanessa Steinhauer

4.7
Published May 14 2026

Anastasia lives a life defined by a three-year void, possessing no memory of her past until the truth shatters her reality. She discovers she is the last Hali, the rightful queen of the Aditi throne, forced into hiding by a past she cannot recall. Her phiteshi—her twin flame—has been her silent protector, keeping her memories locked away to shield her and their son from the reach of the ruthless tyrant Meneachem, the King of Deismos. As the king of a neighboring world, Meneachem is a man of terror who destroyed their home and murdered Anastasia’s parents. With the safety of their people and the stability of their galaxy hanging in the balance, Anastasia must reclaim her identity and confront the man who seeks to dismantle the sacred kyklos-Andromeda covenant. Relying on the powerful, destined bond of her twin flame, she navigates a dangerous political landscape where allies are scarce and every secret revealed brings a new, existential threat to light. Featuring the compelling "destined mates" trope, this space-faring romance weaves high-stakes galactic warfare with an intimate journey of self-discovery. Anastasia must embrace her royal heritage and fight for her family’s future before an ancient, multiuniversal enemy consumes everything they love.