The Maid and the Crocodile

A romantic standalone fantasy set in the world of Raybearer, from New York Times bestselling author JordanIfuekoThe smallest spark can bind two hearts . . . or start a revolution.In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, Small Sade needs a job-preferably as a maid, with employers whodon't mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herselfto a powerful being known only as the Crocodile, a god rumored to devour pretty girls. Small Sade entrancesthe Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people's fates by cleaning theirhouses.The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a newcareer as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earnher place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past-and the revolutionary ambitions of the CrocodileGod-don't catch up with her.But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more, too, from themaids all the way to the Anointed Ones.