Pillars of the Firmament (The Crystal Serpent series)

A special hardcover edition with black pages and character art
Waking up in a hospital without any recollection of the last months, Celeste tries to heal and pick up the pieces of her shattered life.
But some wounds are too deep.
Her search for answers takes her to the Chicago underworld, where an encounter with a mysterious Fae has devastating consequences: it draws the attention of an ancient and lethal enemy.
The human realm is in grave danger.
The Fae Hunters offer Celeste protection. New, powerful friends claim they can help. But at what price?
Her own life and the fate of our world depend on her decision of whom to trust. Navigating the insidious court of the shifters of Verdant, Celeste will remember the painful lessons of her past: that selfishness often parades as affection, and love often ends with a blade in the heart. Literally.
But Celeste is done being a pawn in the cruel Fae politics. She is ready to claim her powers, but will they be enough to save herself and her home?

Pillars of the Firmament is a dark and delicious fantasy romance with multiple love interests and PoVs. It is not family-friendly. For trigger and content warnings, visit jessicagriffinauthor.com.
This book ends on a cliffhanger. The story of Celeste ends with a HEA in the series finale, Mists of Elysium.