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Synopsis
The new king of Camelot wears no shining armor: Arthur and his knights have fallen and a new king rules. In the darkest forest... A scared, forsaken youth has become the most powerful—and feared—man in the world. Ruthless and unrestrained, Kerrigan has long ceased to be human. In the heart of London... A spirited peasant mired in drudgery, Seren dreams of becoming her own woman, but never expects that by fleeing her fate, she will meet her destiny. Their worlds are forever changed... Kerrigan's goal is simple: barter or kill Seren to claim Arthur's Round Table. Yet she is the one person who holds no fear of him. More than that, her nobility sparks something foreign inside him. In his nether realm, kindness is weakness and a king who harbors any sort of compassion loses his throne. For countless centuries, Kerrigan has lived alone in the shadows. Now Seren's courage has forced him into the light that will bring either salvation to both of them...or death.
Sword of Darkness: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Dark fantasy romance with a powerful, ruthless antihero and a courageous peasant heroine. Contains on-page violence, steamy romance scenes, and themes of captivity and power imbalance in a morally complex retelling of Arthurian legend.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, captivity, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who love dark, brooding antiheroes transformed by love will be captivated by this intense fantasy romance.