In this darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, a sorceress and a demon are entwined in sensual battle to escape a deadly maze and reclaim their freedom
'UNIQUE, SEXY AND ACTION-PACKED' - Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King
In this deadly maze, the most dangerous thing may be the passion between them.
Sadaré wakes in a labyrinth, remembering only that she is a powerful sorceress. Her sole companion is a hostile immortal named Daesra - beautiful, dangerous, and demonic - who bound his divine soul for power and revenge.
Despite their animosity, the two develop a tenuous truce, realising that neither can defeat the monster at the centre of the maze and escape alone. But as they wander, Sadaré recovers glimpses of their shared history that make her question everything.
Unlocking the secrets of her past may be the only way to survive and heal their entwined fates - but as she learns more about the betrayals that brought them together, Sadaré begins to fear what truly lies at the heart of the labyrinth.
'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
Content warning: This book is a fantasy intended for adults only. AdriAnne May was a bibliophile who wanted to be an author before she knew what either of those words meant. She splits her time between Alaska and Spain with her spouse, her pugs, and her piles of books. She loves dancing, tattoos, and writing stories about sympathetic monsters. Exquisite Ruin is her debut adult novel, and she is currently working on its sequel, Divine Descent. In this darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, a sorceress and a demon are entwined in sensual battle to escape a deadly maze and reclaim their freedom HOT TREND: Dark romance is immensely popular with authors in this space e.g. Ana Huang (Twisted series) and H.D. Carlton (Haunting Adeline) dominating the NYT list. EXPERIENCED AUTHOR: AdriAnne May has written three YA fantasy novels under the name A.M. Strickland. While this is her first foray into adult, she is no stranger to writing and is well prepared to be an excellent publishing partner. CROSS-MARKET APPEAL: This book explores tropes of power, consent, and trust, all in a setting that will also appeal to romantasy fans. TROPES: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Second-Chance Romance/Betrayal, Who Hurt You, Dark Monster
