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A 2023 Romantasy Goodreads Choice Award Nominee

Captured by the king of darkness she was forced to find the light within

Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one offering her life to save her brothers Now shes been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King

Arwen knows better than to face the ancient wicked woods that surround the castle on her own which means working with a fellow prisoner might be her only path to freedom Unfortunately hes as infuriating as he is cunningand seems to take twisted pleasure in playing on Arwens deepest fears

But here in Onyx Kingdom trust is a luxury she cant afford

To make it out of enemy territory shell have to navigate backstabbing royals dark magic and deadly beasts But untold power lies inside Arwen dormant and waiting for a spark If she can harness it she just might be able to escape with her lifeand hopefully her heart