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Synopsis
Born into a world of violence, Amphitrite has honed her capacity for bloodshed. As the most lethal of the Nereids, she's determined to return her father to the throne of Atlantis, even if it means marrying her greatest enemy. Atlantis' monstrous depths have always been rife with treachery, but since Poseidon seized the throne, tensions between the underwater factions have the kingdom on the brink of war. Knowing that trying to kill a god is futile, to protect her sisters and her people, Amphitrite weds the usurper king with the intent of returning her family to their rightful place. Yet nothing is what Amphitrite expects when she becomes Poseidon's queen, least of all her alluring new husband. Her duty is to her family, but she can't resist the feelings of desire stirring within her. Faced with an impossible choice, Amphitrite must pick a side. Will she be the saviour or the ruin of Atlantis? Greek mythology infused with captivating romance and spellbinding magic, this addictive fantasy is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash. Shadows in the Deep is the first book in the Realms of Lore series.
Shadows in the Deep: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult fantasy romance features significant violence including bloodshed and combat, explicit sexual content between the leads, and mature themes of political manipulation and forced marriage. The protagonist is described as 'lethal' and the world as violent.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the enemies-to-lovers romance between a deadly assassin and the god who usurped her father's throne, set in a treacherous underwater kingdom.