Synopsis
In this dark romance reimagining of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, Sadaré and Daesra are torn apart in the underworld - and new relationships may complicate their way back to one another. Perfect for fans of Scarlett St. Clair, Katee Robert, Amber V. Nicole and the West End smash hit Hadestown.
'GRAB THOSE HORNS IN BOTH HANDS AND GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE' Delilah Dawson on Exquisite Ruin
Desire is a dangerous game . . .
Against the odds, Sadaré and Daesra escaped the labyrinth, but their struggles are only just beginning. When the god of death surfaces in the living world to claim Daesra, Sadaré offers herself in his place and is willingly led into the underworld - and temptation.
With every passing day, Sadaré grows closer to her captor. But as she's drawn deeper into his world, the memories of her past - of Daesra - begin to slip away. And the closer Daesra comes to saving her, the less she remembers wanting to be saved.
If Daesra can reach her in time, will she still know him and all they have endured? Or will their love be the next piece of her to die?
PRAISE FOR THE LABYRINTH SERIES
'UNIQUE, SEXY AND ACTION-PACKED' Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King
'A DARK AND TWISTING MYTHOPOETIC JOURNEY OF A ROMANCE' Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel's Dart
TROPES:
> Enemies to Lovers
> Forced Proximity
> Second-Chance Romance/Betrayal
> Who Hurt You
> Dark Monster
> Love Triangle
Content warning: This book is a fantasy intended for adults only.
'GRAB THOSE HORNS IN BOTH HANDS AND GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE' Delilah Dawson on Exquisite Ruin
Desire is a dangerous game . . .
Against the odds, Sadaré and Daesra escaped the labyrinth, but their struggles are only just beginning. When the god of death surfaces in the living world to claim Daesra, Sadaré offers herself in his place and is willingly led into the underworld - and temptation.
With every passing day, Sadaré grows closer to her captor. But as she's drawn deeper into his world, the memories of her past - of Daesra - begin to slip away. And the closer Daesra comes to saving her, the less she remembers wanting to be saved.
If Daesra can reach her in time, will she still know him and all they have endured? Or will their love be the next piece of her to die?
PRAISE FOR THE LABYRINTH SERIES
'UNIQUE, SEXY AND ACTION-PACKED' Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King
'A DARK AND TWISTING MYTHOPOETIC JOURNEY OF A ROMANCE' Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel's Dart
TROPES:
> Enemies to Lovers
> Forced Proximity
> Second-Chance Romance/Betrayal
> Who Hurt You
> Dark Monster
> Love Triangle
Content warning: This book is a fantasy intended for adults only.
Details
24 March 2026
400 pages
9781785124853
Imprint: Zaffre
Reviews
“Unique, sexy, and action-packed, Exquisite Ruin is a thrill for any romantasy fan”Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King on Exquisite Ruin, Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King on Exquisite Ruin
“A dark and twisting mythopoetic journey of a romance ... honed to the sharpest edge of desire”Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel's Dart on Exquisite Ruin, Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel's Dart on Exquisite Ruin
“Grab those horns in both hands and get ready for a wild ride at turns both sharp and tender, sexy and sweet”Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma on Exquisite Ruin, Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma on Exquisite Ruin
“AdriAnne May's lyrical prose weaves an epic story of love, betrayal, and the depths we are willing to explore in order to untangle the complexities of the human heart ... An exquisite masterpiece that one will savor long after the final page is turned”Analeigh Sbrana, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds on Exquisite Ruin, Analeigh Sbrana, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds on Exquisite Ruin
