Because the Gods Left: An Epic Romantic Fantasy

By Madeline James

The epic conclusion to the Wells of Istri duology is here

Peace has shallow roots in a kingdom still bleeding.

After taking her place as heir to her clan, Iryana bears a dangerous responsibility: unite the hostile soldiers and guardians before the threat beyond their walls consumes them all. But her strengthening magic, meant to help save her people, is a double-edged blade, slowly ripping her apart.

To make matters worse, the forbidden pull between her and Pyetar threatens to shatter their fragile alliance before it can even take root. Amidst the growing number of beasts and mysterious rumors of the wells losing their power, they fear something worse is coming. If they can't unite their people, calm her ruinous power, and uncover the terrifying origin of the beasts before winter ends, they will have to watch their whole world burn.

Because the Gods Left is the epic conclusion of the Wells of Istri duology that combines the monster-filled world and undercover heroines of Shield of Sparrows, the fierce female warriors of The Legends of Thezmarr and the slow burn of The Serpent & The Wings of Night.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1969333030
• ISBN13: 9781969333033
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Spellbound Worlds
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"