by Mila Finch
First published 2026
Aelie possesses a power that terrifies the fae. She can destroy runes with her touch, unmaking the very magic their world depends on. When the fae capture her, they order her execution. Facing death, Aelie makes a desperate choice. She breaks the rune that binds Kairos, a fae executioner with blood on his hands. Her decision unleashes chaos. Kairos kills the court and takes Aelie to his realm of ancient forests and silver mists. Now she belongs to the ruthless king she freed. Aelie must survive the deadly games of fae politics while learning to control her forbidden gift. Kairos sees her as both his most powerful weapon and his deepest desire. She must resist his pull while navigating a world that wants her dead. Her touch can unmake their magic, but his obsession might unmake her.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, adult-fiction, dark-fantasy, dark-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dangerous, dark, fast-paced, intense, obsessive
Tropes: captive-romance, enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, obsessive-love, power-imbalance
Setting: Fae Realm, Ancient Forests, Fae Court
484 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: death, murder, violence