MatureComplete Thu, Jan 15, 20268h 59m
Trust is gained, loyalty is returned.
Mina's life has never been easy. Growing up dirt poor, she knows nothing of safety and luxury. After a tragic incident turns her world upside down, she aligns herself with the growing rebellion, hell bent on exacting revenge.
Magnus lives a comfortable life as a prince in a beautiful palace. While his father runs the kingdom, he is free to do whatever he likes...as long as he remains within the castle walls. Constantly dodging attempts on his life, he struggles to know who to trust as he tries to find the love he so dearly desires.
As their two worlds collide, Mina and Magnus must navigate a twisted and dangerous game as they battle their own personal demons, learning that things are not always how they appear.
Marked as mature for suggestive themes/topics, violence, mentions of su/c/de
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Wattys 2025 Shortlist
The Triple Moon Awards (2025): 1st place for General Fiction, 1st place for Best Romantic Pairing
The Blood Reign Mini Awards (2025): 2nd place for Best Romance
The Fathomless Verse Awards (2025): 3rd place for Best Romance
The Secret Awards (2025): 2nd place in First Impressions and 1st place in Digging Deeper for the romance category
The Author Vault Awards (2026): 2nd Runner up for Best Drama
Map of Our Soul Mini Awards (2025): 1st place for Best Plot
The Snow Moon Mini Awards (2025): 1st place for Best Prologue
The Rose Gold Awards (2025): 1st place for Best Prologue
The Imperfectly Perfect Mini Awards (2025): 2nd place for Best Female Protagonist
The Artistic Expression Awards (2024): 3rd place for Best Male Character
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