This book was a fun time!

This is a must read if you love:
-Political intrigue
-Forbidden magic
-Found Family
-Dual POV
-Angsty tension filled roomance, where he falls first
-Older characters in their 30's

Sana is our FMC who is a feisty and fiercely loyal Assassin/Poisoner who discovers she possesses forbidden magic. Reynard is a War King who possesses wild magic and he crosses paths with our FMC in the most unexpected way when she accidentally tries to kill him.

The world building was immersive and easy to follow. The plot was fun. The side characters were great, their banter gave a few good giggles.

I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series!

For epic fantasy lovers who enjoy a dash of spice, put this on your TBR.

Roksana, our heroine, finds herself in the center of a battle to save her friends, life, and world. Through a series of unfortunate events, she stumbles into yet another battle, the one for her heart.

Reynard, a king known for his victories in battle, is overwhelmed by Roksana and the havoc she wreaks. Despite everything, he knows there is no turning back and no turning away from Roksana once he's found her.

The story is a thrilling adventure through a well-built world full of magic, mythical beings, and political intrigue. There is a storm brewing driven by the machinations of those who want to shift power to themselves, with no regard for the lives threatened and taken in their quest. The tension that builds as the story unfolds is enthralling.

The chemistry between Roksana and Reynard is undeniable and exciting. Yet, the well-developed characters who join them on their journey are just as intriguing.

This adventure is not for the faint of heart. It is brutal, harsh, and graphic. It rips through you, even as the characters steal your heart. There is no reprieve from the gripping concern that develops as Roksana and Reynard navigate the dangerous landscape of a world on the brink of war.

For those brave enough to dive in, you'll be thrilled you did. It's a unique epic romantic fantasy that can contend with the best series in the genre.

It's a definitive 5/5.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ate! Left no crumbs!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a must read if you love:
👑Kingdom political intrigue
🪄Unique forbidden magic
🏡Found Family
👩‍❤️‍👨Dual POV
🔥Slow-burn romance with a bit of spice
❤️He falls first
🕯️Older characters in their 30's

Roksana, our badass FMC, is a poisoner/assassin with forbidden magic who will do anything and everything to protect those she loves. Reynard, our duty-bound MMC, is a war king with wild magic that fall first and falls hard for our FMC. After a rough start to their relationship the pair ultimately work together and try to uncover secrets and betrayals from within their kingdom and the surrounding kingdoms.

The world building was descriptive, immersive, and easy to follow. The storyline was beautifully written and full of political intrigue, forbidden magic, tension, and a delicious slow burn romance. I fell in love with the side characters. Their banter had me laughing out loud. I can't wait to see how the story unfolds in the next book of the Secrets of Dagome series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the authors for the gifted eARC!

Left review on Goodreads and Fable

This book was absolutely amazing. Every twist and turn. Every character from the fmc to her best friends. This fmc is one of the few bad@ss ones in romantasy. There was never a point I found her annoying or weak. She put others ahead of herself in all the right ways. I loved the character growth and the banter was top tier. This is one of my favorites from this year and I’ll be reading all the books related to this one! A few of my favorite quotes:

“ ‘And next time you want to hit me, get that massive idiot to do it. I’ll stand still, I swear. Just don’t hurt yourself.’ “


“‘You are the light of hope in the deepest night, my Sanika.’”

Before I even finished this one, it became one of my top reads! It was heavy on Royal Politics, but not too much to make it boring. Roksana is one fiesty, mouthy and tough woman. Reynard is the King who was just trying to help a damsel in distress when he found Roksana and almost died by her hand. She is trying to learn who she really is. He is trying to keep his kingdom.The yearning and the angst and tension, ohhh it's so stinking good!! If you love high Fantasy and a strong FMC this one is for you!! Thank you