Part of Blood and Ash
First published 2020
Poppy has lived her entire life bound by the rules of the Maiden. No one can touch her, look at her, or speak to her. She waits in isolation for her Ascension, when the gods will judge her worthy. The kingdom's survival depends on this ritual, though Poppy would rather fight alongside the guards against the dark forces that killed her family. Everything changes when Hawke arrives as her new protector. His golden eyes see right through her, and his presence awakens desires she never knew existed. He challenges everything she believes about her destiny and makes her question the gods themselves. Meanwhile, a cursed kingdom stirs in the shadows, seeking revenge through bloodshed. As this ancient threat grows stronger, Poppy faces an impossible choice. She can fulfill her duty and save her people, or follow her heart and risk losing everything. The threads holding her world together begin to snap one by one.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal, dark-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, fast-paced, romantic, suspenseful
Tropes: awakening-powers, chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
480 pages · Paperback · Blue Box Press
Content warnings: death, violence