Like the Moon We Rise
Synopsis
Prepare for your next romantasy obsession! Inspired by Celtic mythology, Like the Moon We Rise is the first in a heart-pounding trilogy by debut author Annabelle Cormack. Perfect for fans of Belladonna and Red Queen with the occult tones of One Dark Window.
The deadliest poisons are the sweetest . . .
Auriel has spent her life indentured to a cruel hag, working as a poison maiden to do her bidding. Her sole relief is a friendship with a dashing supplier, storyteller Faolan. But then Faolan betrays her, delivering her to haughty Prince Ambrose before she can earn her freedom.
Ambrose has a proposition: if Auriel pretends to be the prophesied all-powerful Khelani and helps him liberate their people from the Empire’s control, he'll finally let her go. But Auriel is a poisoner and a witch, not a legendary warrior – and the prophecy is a fairy tale . . . isn’t it?
If the war is to be won, bargains must be struck, motives hidden, friends broken and remade as lovers – meanwhile, unburied truths will shake the world to its core. Soon, Auriel is fighting not for her freedom, or her heart, but for her life.
Continue the The Poisoner's Moon gothic romantasy series with In the Dark We Bloom
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“'Like the moon itself, Like the Moon We Rise is luminous, atmospheric, and impossible to look away from. Cormack’s assured prose brings an enchanting world of witches, poison and prophecy to life. I can’t wait to discover what comes next in Auriel’s epic journey'”Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury
“Lush, atmospheric, and witchy, this immersive fantasy debut will have you on the edge of your seat. Yearning and banter-filled romance intertwines with captivating world building, deadly prophecies, and a girl who defies them. Like the Mooon We Rise has everything you could want in a gothic fairytale. Full of secrets and shocking twists, readers are unlikely to forget this spell-binding YA debut.”Julia Alexandra, author of Midnight on the Celestial
“Saturated with Gothic tones, Celtic mythology, and tantalizing prophecy, LIKE THE MOON WE RISE is a dazzling debut brimming with romantic and political tension. Auriel is a fierce heroine whose sharp edges conceal compelling vulnerabilities, and her complex relationships with Faolan and Ambrose promise a deliciously tangled dynamic that will keep readers guessing across the series. In a world where everyone has an agenda and no one can be entirely trusted, Cormack weaves a dangerous game of secrets, loyalties, and lies that readers will relish unraveling.”Cindy Pham, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Secret World of Briar Rose
