Beyond the Bloom

After her mother's death, Thea Xander turns to her mother's unfinished research. She never expected it to be the only thing capable of stopping the gloom surges worsening by the day. The discovery draws her into the politics of Nerilor, the underwater realm her parents abandoned for a quieter life on the Surface in Wavecrest.

Reconciling with Keio after a bitter nine-month estrangement only complicates matters. His return revives emotions Thea thought she'd rid herself of, awakening feelings too dangerous to indulge.

As everything teeters on the brink, Thea finds herself burdened with a magic she does not yet understand. Only by training in Nerilor can she learn to control it-but doing so means leaving the Surface and Keio behind before she is ready to let him go.

In a world where magic demands sacrifice, Thea must choose between duty and desire.

A slow-burn romantasy of legacy and longing with epic stakes, where love comes at a cost.

Perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn romantasy like Divine Rivals, where political tension and longing unfold side by side.