These Wicked Myths
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In the heart of Faerie, where secrets are as old as the stars and power is a double-edged sword, Maeve-half-fae, half-human-finds herself at the center of a deadly game of betrayal and intrigue. When her mother, once a rightful heir to the throne, dies under suspicious circumstances, Maeve is thrust into a perilous quest for truth.
The tyrannical High King Rhylaiën, clinging to his corrupted rule, sends the lethal assassin Dianthe Coldbrooke to eliminate Maeve, believing her to be a threat to his reign. Dianthe, driven by her own thirst for vengeance, is convinced Maeve is plotting rebellion. However, when their fates collide, an unexpected alliance forms.
As Maeve and Dianthe uncover dark truths buried in Faerie's past, they discover that Dianthe's family, the rightful rulers, were ousted by Maeve's ancestors. With the throne's legacy at stake and dangerous forces closing in, Maeve and Dianthe must navigate a treacherous path of deception and power.
In a realm where every shadow harbors a secret and every alliance is a gamble, Maeve and Dianthe must confront their own demons and the dark forces that threaten their world. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late, or will the weight of their pasts doom them both?
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