A Casket of Willow and Gold

Magic is forbidden in the kingdom of Ri'allta. Tightly controlled by the Council, even the faefolk of the furthest village of Ströag know better than to ask questions. Not when the Reapers roam freely, enforcing every aspect of the Council's command. 

Valia's life in the coastal village has been quiet; peaceful, even. But when her best friend is taken, and her home burns, everything she thought she knew turns out to be wrong-and everything about her proves to be dangerous.

When an enchanting bard brings her into the forest where the last of the wild magic plays, Valia finds the war she's wandered into is much bigger than it seems-and the heart of it could be the end for all fae.

Sometimes Death cannot be halted. 

Sometimes Love is everlasting.