First published 2026
Legend Deveraux becomes king of Rathe after his father dies, making him the youngest ruler the kingdom has ever known. Born into exile on the island where royals banish their most dangerous creatures, Haide survives in chaos and violence. When Legend encounters her, his ancient magic recognizes her as his destined mate. The bond forms immediately, fierce and undeniable, though she comes from a cursed place that has weakened her power. Legend brings Haide to Rathe University to unlock her abilities. His brothers oppose the match. His subjects reject her completely. Legend ignores them all because Haide makes his damaged soul complete. Then students and faculty start dying without explanation. Entire magical bloodlines disappear. With each death, Legend feels his own power fading. Something old and deadly stirs in Rathe, and everyone blames his mate from Exile Island. Legend must discover whether Haide truly belongs to him or if she represents the kingdom's destruction.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, dark-fantasy, fantasy-romance, paranormal-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, dramatic, fast-paced, intense, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fated-mates, forbidden-romance, found-family
Setting: Rathe, Rathe University, Exile Island
352 pages · Paperback · Entangled: Amara
Content warnings: death, violence