by F.T. Lukens
First published 2021
Prince Tal has spent years hidden behind palace walls, concealing his forbidden magical abilities while dreaming of his coming-of-age tour. Two days into his first journey through the kingdom, his ship's crew rescues a captive from a burning vessel. Tal finds himself drawn to the enigmatic Athlen, but their connection shatters when the prisoner leaps into the ocean and vanishes. Days later, Tal encounters Athlen alive on shore, as alluring and secretive as before. Their reunion is cut short when pirates capture Tal, demanding ransom while plotting to expose his rumored powers and spark a war. Trapped and desperate, Tal must find a way to escape before his family and kingdom fall into chaos. Athlen may hold the key to his freedom, but trusting the mysterious stranger means risking everything Tal has fought to protect.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Kingdom
1 pages · Audio CD · Simon & Schuster Audio and Blackstone Publishing