The Anatomy of Magic

A spicy fantasy romance adventure

by Alexis L. Menard

Narrated by Savannah Thomas, Sean Masters

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Book 1 of Darkest Divine

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Pub Date 30 Jun 2026 | Archive Date 30 Jun 2026

Bookouture Audio | Second Sky Books

Romance | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

Enter a world of forbidden magic…

Where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make.

In the city of Valveron, an elite academy seeks to control all magic. But in the darker districts, every kind of power is for sale. If you can pay the price.

Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret—illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city’s enforcers found her, she would be executed… or worse.

For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man.

Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way.

But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can’t trust him—that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there’s no way she can survive on her own.

As they follow a trail of bodies into the city’s underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. Can she trust her life and her heart to Valveron’s most ruthless criminal?

The Anatomy of Magic is a thrilling fantasy romance full of searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter. It’s perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Carissa Broadbent and Elise Kova.

Enter a world of forbidden magic…

Where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make.

In the city of Valveron, an elite academy seeks to control all magic. But in the darker districts, every...

A Note From the Publisher

** THIS IS AN UNCORRECTED ADVANCED READERS COPY **

Advance Praise

See why readers love Alexis L. Menard’s spicy fantasy romance:

“OMGGGG the way I loved this book. The tension! The drama! The romanceeee!… Completely obsessed… The banter was top-shelf, TOP-SHELF. Feet-kicking stuff y'all. Legit didn't want it to end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Had me giggling, crying, and absolutely screaming… 😭 What a ride… I could NOT put this down… I felt every bit of it.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Oh, I loved this! I was completely engrossed… cured my doomscrolling… the chemistry is electric… the romance is a slooooow burn… my god the tension… I was EATING it up. Under the covers… holding my breath, begging for the characters to KISS ALREADY kind of eating it up.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A six star read for me… This book NEEDS to be on your TBR!… The action never stopped… The romance and tension and yearning was so good!… You don’t want to miss out on this!” daisyreads_3, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Immaculate tension and banter… Delicious slow burn and yearning… Unique magic system… Tense twists and turns… I finished it in a day!” booksandbloodoaths, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I could NOT put this book down! The tension between Nina and Max is perfection… The ending left me BEGGING for more!” tattedmomreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“What a ride! I could not put it down… Found family, touch her and die, betrayal… Really, really, unique… The yearning was top tier.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

See why readers love Alexis L. Menard’s spicy fantasy romance:

“OMGGGG the way I loved this book. The tension! The drama! The romanceeee!… Completely obsessed… The banter was top-shelf, TOP-SHELF...

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EDITION	Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN	9781805505679
PRICE	£7.99 (GBP)

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