A Lay of Ruinous Reign

Genres: Dark Fantasy; Vampires; Witches

Synopsis

From Book 1:

The Princess Bride and Buffy the Vampire Slayer meet Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass in this Breton folklore-inspired dark fantasy, brimming with wry humor, epic adventure, and an irresistible romance.

At the peak of the Breton Renaissance, Lilac Trécesson is held prisoner in her own castle after a most wicked secret is revealed on the eve of her fifteenth birthday. Years later, her Accession looms upon her father's decision to abdicate, and between town riots and the noble family bent on snatching her throne, she prepares for the worst… Until a letter arrives from The Witch of Lupine Grotto, detailing a curious offer to banish her curse forever.

Her heirloom dagger at the ready, Lilac embarks into Brocéliande and finds herself in the grasp of a bloodthirsty barkeep who demands her help in exchange for protection against the even deadlier forces of the woods.

She is thrust on a quest to uphold her family’s legacy—and her sovereign right to destroy it and start anew—by any means necessary. Pity the fool to underestimate the girl with subpar blade skills but the pure spite to make up for it.

This is the tale of a cursed princess,

A crestfallen killer,

The town that wants them to burn,

And the witch who can save them both.

Author's Note: Disenchanted (A Lay of Ruinous Reign: Book One) is an Adult Dark Fantasy novel inspired by various maps of fantasy, namely world folklore, Skyrim, and The Forgotten Realms. It contains many a scene filled with tavern warmth, cozy low-stakes and high atmosphere vibes, and troll-like wee folk, but I would like to give these trigger warnings for the also present themes of war, religious trauma, and explicit sexual content, including assault and abuse. It is my hope I’ve handled these themes carefully.

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