The Awakening — series

Creatures & Beings

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

In a world ravaged by gods, only nine cities remain, each ruled by guardians who thrive on mortal pleasure. Calista, a courtesan with an unfailing intuition, navigates this dangerous landscape by serving the Baron of Archwood, trading information for protection. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she saves a traveling prince, igniting a chain of events filled with political intrigue and personal peril. As rebellion brews and threats loom, Calista must decide whether to follow her intuition or her heart, knowing that the prince could bring both joy and doom. First in The Awakening series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, known for her bestselling From Blood and Ash series.