Posted 03/20/2026 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
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Series: Dark Inheritance Trilogy #2 Also in this series: The Serpent and the WolfPublished by S&S / Saga Press on 02/24/2026
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Barnes & NobleTorn from her husband Reidโs arms and dragged back to her homeland in chains, Vaasa is no longer a ruler, but a political pawn. Now under the control of Ozikโa cunning Zetyr witch with a stranglehold on her magicโshe faces annulment, forced betrothal, and a kingdom that no longer feels like her own. As Ozikโs machinations aim to install himself as the true power behind the Asteryan throne, Vaasa is forced to take part in his game.
Meanwhile, across the continent, Reid is done playing politics. But waging war is never simple, and a soldierโs fury cannot stand up against Icruriaโs bureaucracy. With allies fading and time slipping away, Reid may have no choice but to infiltrate Asterya on his own to find the woman he loves and bring her home.
As Vaasaโs magic begins to flare, she desperately seeks control, even if Ozik is the only one who can offer it. She then finds a cryptic final message from her mother about a precious missing necklace that might just be the answer to finally freeing her magic from Ozik. Yet when a ghost from Vaasaโs past reemerges among the suitors vying for her hand, escape might be within reachโbut will it demand a betrayal that real love may not survive?
Tags: Abduction, Abuse, Alpha Male, Arranged/Forced Marriage, Competent Heroine, Dangerous Hero/Heroine, Death/Grief, Disabilities & Scars, Forbidden Love, Found Family, Gifted/Super Hero/Heroine, Independent Heroine, Magic, Pirates, Political/Court Intrigue, Possessive Hero, Royalty, Sassy Heroine, Secret Relationship, Spicy, Tortured Hero/Heroine, Vengeance, War, Warlord/Commander Hero, Witches
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Published by Del Rey on 02/17/2026
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Series: Esprithean Trilogy #2 Published by ONYX Publishing on 03/04/2025
Format: Kindle (594 Pages) ๐
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Series: Esprithean Trilogy #1 Published by ONYX Publishing on 09/03/2024
Format: Kindle (428 Pages) ๐
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Published by Del Rey on 09/23/2025
Format: Kindle (1029 Pages) ๐
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All-Time FavoriteSeries: Fae & Alchemy #2 Published by Forever on 11/18/2025
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Series: The Wolves of Ruin #1 Published by Requited on 05/21/2025
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All-Time FavoritePublished by Del Rey on 05/06/2025
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All-Time FavoritePublished by Flatiron Books on 10/07/2025
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All-Time FavoriteSeries: Letters of Enchantment #0.5 Published by Saturday Books on 09/02/2025
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Barnes & NobleWild Reverence by Rebecca Ross If you adored the Letters of Enchantment duet, Wild Reverence will feel like a kindred spirit and a higher power. Where Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows featured Iris and Roman’s epic love story forged through letters, the fated love in Wild Reverence is built from dreams. Itโs a vivid, magical journey exploring love, power, and identityโboth heartbreakingly beautiful and deeply hopeful. Together, these books form a stunning constellation of stories, a complex tapestry woven so carefully that even Fate and Death couldnโt tear it apart. Our heroine, Matilda, is born in the firelit domain of the under realm to Zenia, goddess of winter, […]