Author: joannaruthmeyer
The forest is a dangerous place, where siren song lures men and women to their deaths. For centuries, a witch has harvested souls to feed the heartless tree, using its power to grow her domain. When Owen Merrick is lured into the witch’s wood, one of her tree-siren daughters, Seren, saves his life instead of ending it. Every night, he climbs over the garden wall to see her, and every night her … night her longing to become human deepens. But a shift in the stars foretells a dangerous curse, and Seren’s quest to become human will lead them into…
It has always been Eda’s dream to become empress, no matter the cost. Haunted by her ambition and selfishness, she’s convinced that the only way to achieve her goal is to barter with the gods. But all requests come with a price and Eda bargains away the soul of her best friend in exchange for the crown. Years later, her hold on the empire begins to crumble and her best friend unexpectedly grows … unexpectedly grows sick and dies. Gnawed by guilt and betrayal, Eda embarks on a harrowing journey to confront the very god who gave her the kingdom…
“Epic and engrossing. Magic pulsates through every page.” –Kirkus, starred review ”…a compelling, satisfying romantic adventure with metafictional undertones.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review “A marvelous, enchanting tale about the power of love and stories.” –Rosamund Hodge, New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Beauty ”…beautifully written retelling…” – School Library Journal … author of Cruel Beauty ”…beautifully written retelling…” – School Library Journal Echo Alkaev’s safe and carefully structured world falls apart when her father leaves for the city and mysteriously disappears. Believing he is lost forever, Echo is shocked to find him half-frozen in the winter forest six months…