Shades of Ruin and Magic · #2 / 6
House of Fae and Mist
I have no intention of being anyone’s bride, let alone fighting tooth and nail to get there.
All the vicious catfights in the school nauseate me. I have bigger things to worry about, like being hunted by my father, who’s getting closer every day.
Yet no one leaves me alone. The princes believe I’m playing hard to get, so they pursue me fiercely. When they realize that I’m not as ambitious or smitten as the other girls, they place a bet—whoever claims my virginity takes it all.
Their stupid vanity game paints a target on my back—all the bride candidates join forces to come after me, cleverly planning my demise. I might be an apex predator, but I’m one against a thousand of the meanest “coyotes.”
To make sure I live through the game, Killian offers to train me. The chemistry between us cuts through every obstacle and tears down our own defenses.
We should know what’s good for us. We should stay the hell away from each other. He’s still the forbidden fruit. If I taste him, we’ll burn, and the world will burn with us.
But I can’t stop...
The series
In the Shades of Ruin and Magic series, the gods are dead—or so the world believes. But in the shadows, something ancient stirs, and with it, the fate of the realms hangs in the balance. At the center of it all is Barbie, a young woman who harbors secrets darker than even she can comprehend. Cursed with a power that can scorch the earth and a lineage that could unravel empires, she disguises herself as a boy to survive, only to find herself thrust into a deadly game of politics, magic, and forbidden love.
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This is no ordinary academy. The Shades of Ruin and Magic universe is built on treacherous power struggles, mystical forces, and a deadly selection process where each move could spell doom. As Barbie navigates the deadly trials of the Brides Selection, she is forced to confront her own identity, questioning everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her. At the same time, the enigmatic and ruthless princes vying for her affection hold secrets of their own—secrets that could either save or destroy them all.
With its richly layered world-building, Shades of Ruin and Magic delivers a heady mix of high-stakes intrigue, forbidden passion, and dark romance. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as every alliance and betrayal pushes the story further into the depths of danger and desire. Fans of complex characters, morally gray love interests, and high fantasy filled with magic, mystery, and unexpected twists will find themselves unable to look away from this unforgettable series.
Dive into a world where magic isn’t just a gift—it’s a curse waiting to break free. And in Shades of Ruin and Magic, nothing is ever quite what it seems. Will Barbie unlock the truth about her past before the world is consumed by the shadows of forgotten gods? Or will her choices be the ruin of everything she holds dear? The journey is only just beginning.
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