Oathtaker

Some gifts are curses in disguise.Alesia, 52 B.C. The last free stronghold of Gaul isabout to fall.Sixteen-year-old Coria has spent her lifecaring for her twin brother while dreaming of forbiddenfreedom-to become a Druidess, against their father's wishes. Now, with Caesar's legions closing in and theRomans determined to slaughter every last Druid, her dreams may die with herpeople.When the Gods get involved and gift the twinswith dangerous magic, Coria finally gets a taste of the power she craves…butthere's a problem. While her abilities flow naturally, Leno's magic rages likewildfire, threatening to consume him and everyone around him.As the siege tightens and betrayal festerswithin the city walls, Coria faces an impossible choice: let the warlordssacrifice Leno to secure victory, or protect her brother and watch her peoplefall.Time is running out and the Gods are watching.Discover the origins of Bloodlender magic in Oathtaker, the gripping prequel novella to Zoe Perrenoud's best-selling dark YA fantasy Bloodlender Trilogy.