The Ballad of Beating Hearts — series

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

Angharad Morgan has always served the Order, using her unique ability to raise the dead and extract their secrets. But when she discovers she can kill with a touch, she becomes a threat. To regain her standing, she must hunt down a dangerous exile on the coast. However, this exile has seen her in his dreams and captures her just as his tower is attacked. Bound by mysterious magic, they must work together to find a relic that could heal the sky and awaken the dead gods. Angharad is torn between the world she knows and the man who makes her question everything. First in the 'The Ballad of Beating Hearts' duology, perfect for fans of slow-burn romantasy with morally gray characters.