Description
In a hidden valley sanctuary where magic is harvested from the bones of legendary creatures, Adela has spent her life perfecting the skulls that keep the tradition—and the valley—alive. When she discovers two phoenix skulls thought to be nothing more than myth, she awakens their dormant power, triggering chaos and binding her fate to a vengeful stranger. Kian, a determined novitiate with a secret mission to destroy the skull magic that killed his parents, finds his plans unraveling as an unbreakable bond forms between them in the matching hut. As their connection deepens and the phoenix magic grows increasingly dangerous, they must confront the true cost of power, the ethics of inheritance, and whether love can become a force for salvation rather than ruin. With a romantasy debut that blends gothic wonder, sharp emotional stakes, and fast, propulsive tension, this story delivers a darkly enchanting journey into devotion, betrayal, and the magic we choose to keep—or break.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon and Schuster
Published Mar 10, 2026
384 pages
ISBN: 9781668092897
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ruinous Creatures by Jessi Cole Jackson.