First published 2026
Imogen has taken her ancestral throne, but the crown brings deadly complications. Her corrupted connection to the ancient deity Eusia grows stronger each day, and breaking free proves nearly impossible. War threatens the realm as alliances shift and magic becomes a coveted prize. Her feelings for Theodore, King of Varya, complicate everything further. Theodore struggles under the weight of his own royal duties until Imogen appears unexpectedly on his ship, shattering his careful resolve. Together they work to destroy Eusia, but hidden dangers and their forbidden attraction create obstacles they never anticipated. Ancient prophecies speak of chaos, destruction, and death that Imogen will bring to the realm. The question remains whether this devastation will mark an ending or forge a new beginning for their world.
Genres: romance, fantasy, epic-fantasy, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love
Setting: Varya, Realm
Period: Ancient
432 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown and Company
Content warnings: violence