What Monstrous GodsA rich and romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and The Shadow Queen. Centuries ago, the heretic sorcerer Ruven raised a deadly briar around Runakhia's palace, casting the royal family into an enchanted sleepand silencing the kingdom's gods. Born with a miraculous gift, Lia's destiny is to kill Ruven and wake the royals. But when she succeeds, she finds her duty is not

the crew must strengthen the Northland and Summerland armies

and descriptions of charms and spells

But this time

the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded

But as she journeys to the capital to train for the biggest battle of her life

Perhaps she can even save them both as Damien searches for a way to magically unlink them on their quest to fulfill their destinies

dark forces stand poised to claim her world

He watches me from his corner

she participates in an arcane ritual that connects her to an intoxicating man who may be in a situation worse than hers

Xander Knight is heartbreakingly beautiful

but the reward is tempting enough to shoulder the risk—one more time

twisting her thoughts and deeds to His will