Troian Aurum lives in two worlds.One where she is the heir to the Aurum kingdom, preparing to fulfil her legacy to rule over the Neriad as Queen, even if the kingdom she is inheriting seems decimated after the execution of her parents.In the other world, she’s simply a woman, one who is in love with a human she’s known since she was a child. This part of her knows both who and what she is, and … what she is, and also the weight of the responsibility this brings.
Troian had kept these worlds seperate, secrets held from the other, and even from her longtime love, Rodon. Until now.
Love is stronger than any bond we know, between any species that exist. However, when forces beyond their control conspire to tear the lovers apart, their connection is tested to breaking point.
When Rodon is banished to depths of the seas, Troian won’t stop until she secures his freedom, refusing to allow anything preventing her reuniting with her mate.
Troian soon realizes that having been kept in a castle and away from the rest of the Neriad civilizations, that things are not as she once believed.
She quickly comes to understand that her journey has a deeper significance, and that maybe something far more nefarious than simply being divided from her mate, is at play.
Not all is what it appears in the land beneath the seas.
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5 “unexpected new obsession” stars.
Fantasy is something I never read before and if I’m honest, even though I was sometimes curious, I would always end up passing on it, because I had this idea that it would be too detailed, too much information/lore/exposition, etc…
But when Amelia Oliver reached out and messaged me the following: “Would you like an arc of my erotic mermaid book?”, in my mind I was like: “well, when you put it like that…” And obviously because it’s Amelia Oliver we’re talking about here – and even though I haven’t read all of her books, everything I’ve read so far, I really enjoyed… – I just had to go for it.
Long story short, here we are and let me tell you – I absolutely freaking loved it. I’m so happy I gave it a shot. And now, I can’t wait to read more.
I wasn’t totally wrong when I previously said that this genre calls for comprehensive descriptions and overall complex info, but Amelia does it masterfully, providing you with an incredibly elaborate mental picture without it even once feeling tedious, lengthy or rambling.
Troian Aurum, what a magnificent being – I know that might be a strange choice of word, but it’s the one I decided to go with since it seems to encompass all that she is to me: woman, neriad, goddess, warrior, and some other titles you’re better finding out for yourself.
Her journey to get to Rodon – and the one that simultaneously ends up being one of self discovery – is positively enthralling.
Her strength, determination, courage and true love is awe-inspiring and I just couldn’t stop reading – and I hated when I had to pause because adulting sucks.
Amelia created a fantastical world, full of of both breathtaking and terrifying kingdoms, that you can’t help but want to visit.
And the characters? Can we talk about all the nuances and details we learn about every single one of them?
Rodon, Tellefessen, Sibby and Troian, of course.
Uh, Zen and Aside?! Yes, more please.
If Amelia decides to write a book for every single kingdom, consider me all the way in.
You might be thinking to yourself: “So, ‘erotic mermaid book’s… is it hot?”
Duh, f*ck yeah, it’s hot. So. Effing. Hot.
All the males… who am I kidding?! All the males AND females in this book deserve their own story with all the detailed dirty bits.
So now you see why can’t wait to read more.
Here’s to trying something new and falling face first in love with it.
Thank you, Amelia.
This is my first mythical romance book and it just goes to prove that sometimes if you go outside the box you will be pleasantly surprised. Blood of Aurum is a story of forbidden love, secrets, drama and so much mystery. As you take the journey with Troian into her coming of age you will be absorbed into her world and the dangers that she faces. Your mind will be in a complete spin as you try to work out friend from foe and who really has her best interests at heart. A story that will have you on the edge of your seat, your anxiety at an all time high and your heart beating out of your chest. The icing on the cake is the heat and the steam that this story produces. A mythical story that will wind its way around you until it has your complete attention with no alternative but to hang on until you have all the answers.