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The Obsidian Tower
A Fantasy Novel by Melissa Caruso
Book 1 of the Rooks and Ruin Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Epic Fantasy,
- Political Fantasy,
- Dark Fantasy,
- Reluctant Hero
This book is for you if you're into...
- Forbidden towers hiding world-ending secrets
- Fantasy court intrigue with dangerous political stakes
- Heroines forced to choose between loyalty and disaster
A classic, breathtaking adventure brimful of dangerous magic and clever politics. A book that will thrill and delight any fantasy fan.
In this fresh epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic, one woman will either save an entire continent or bring about its downfall.
Deep within Gloamingard Castle lies a black tower. Sealed by magic, it guards a dangerous secret that has been contained for thousands of years.
As Warden, Ryxander knows the warning passed down through generations: nothing must unseal the Door. But one impetuous decision will leave her with blood on her hands--and unleash a threat that could doom the world to fall to darkness.
Rooks and Ruin The Obsidian Tower The Quicksilver Court The Ivory Tomb.
For more from Melissa Caruso, check out: Swords and Fire The Tethered Mage The Defiant Heir The Unbound Empire.
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The Ivory Tomb
2022
The Unbound Empire
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