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Deathsworn by Meg Smitherman — book slip

Deathsworn

Adult · Expected 2027

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Dark Fantasy RomanceGothic RomanceDark Fantasy
Tropes & Themes
Enemies to Loverstrue enemies to loversyearningForced Proximitygothic victorian settingreylo vibesmasked mmclife & death magicSlow BurnDark Savior
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Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life. Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death.

On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities—until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself.

Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation. As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction.

But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living.

For fans of The Knight and the Moth and Phantasma, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror.

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