I took part in Elyse Thomson’s cover reveal day for Conspirator’s Kingdom a while back and today I’m so excited to share with you the cover for the next book in her series, Isles of Corruption! It is so gorgeous and I just know you’re going to love it! I’ve read the prequel novella, The Firetongue Heir, and really enjoyed it and am excited to give the rest of the series a try soon. It sounds perfect for me and with my reading schedule opening up soon, I just know this one will come up soon!
Isles of Corruption
Series: Mages of Oblivion #3
Genre: Fantasy/Fantasy Romance
Release date: September 04, 2024
Intended Age Group: Adult
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Cover design by Maria Spada. Make sure to check out her amazing work here!
Blurb
A scholar on the run
Hypatia dreamed of becoming a respected academic—until her research was used for treason. She hid for years, but now widowed and exposed, the bookish mage is compelled to flee the empire of Lethe. Striking a bargain with a foreign princess for safe passage, Hypatia soon finds herself tricked into taking the princess’ place as the bride of a grim warrior.
A warrior haunted by his past
Obsessed with fame and fortune, Sigimar dispelled a portion of the curse shrouding the kingdom of Ashla in a monster-infested miasma. He gained glory and a title for his reckless deeds, but lost his brother in the process. Commanded by his king to put his grief aside, Sigimar is forced to marry an allied nation’s princess—except he weds Hypatia, a woman he can’t help but desire, yet knows he must set free.
And the curse that will break them… or bind them forever
When Hypatia learns of Ashla’s horrors, she knows she must convince Sigimar’s king to dissolve the marriage contract—before she becomes monster fodder. Yet in the shelter of Sigimar’s embrace she finds a kindred spirit and an inescapable passion. As both her freedom and Ashla’s curse draw near, Hypatia must choose: save her own skin and doom Sigimar, or save the gentle warrior, and doom herself.
About the Author
Elyse Thomson writes steamy fantasy full of court intrigue, daring heroines, magical mayhem, swoon-worthy romances and worlds inspired by ancient history. Elyse graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelors in History and Classics and currently resides in Canada’s capital where you can find her binding antiquarian books, playing Baldur’s Gate 3, or snuggling with her husband or her neurotic terrier.
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And now… the reason we’re really all here…
Doesn’t this look just amazing?! I love it so much! This color combination is just *chef’s kiss* and it will look fantastic with the rest of the series! I’m waiting until the entire series is done and am then immediately ordering signed copies directly from the author because I have got to have these on my shelves!
Have you read Conspirators’ Kingdom and are eager to find out what happens next? Then make sure to request an ARC of Isles of Corruption right here!
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