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Synopsis
Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods... There are whispers of what lurks in Witch Knell, the forest where sinners perish. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never returned. Only the banished dare to approach. Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to enter the misty labyrinth, but tragedy forces her beyond the archway of bones into a dark, fantastical world. There dwells Zevander Rydainn, the cursed lord of Eidolon-a cold-blooded assassin-tasked with hiding her from the magehood that seeks her death. Zevander must protect Maevyth, whose blood can break his curse. But his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything. Including himself.
Anathema: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy romance contains explicit sexual content, strong violence including assassination and potential murder, obsessive/possessive relationship dynamics with power imbalances, and mature themes surrounding curses and blood magic. Appropriate only for adult readers comfortable with dark romantasy.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, captivity, dubious consent, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn into a haunted forest world where a banished woman must survive with a cursed assassin whose obsession threatens them both.