Born By Bonds & Blood

By Rachel Hetrick

"This war has made enemies where there were simply people trying to live their lives. Innocents. You and your ancestors have stomped on the anthills for years, and now they're coming out."

Imprisoned in King Butch's dungeon, Evangeline Shry has endured months of torment, her silence the only shield protecting the friend she refuses to betray. Each day she survives is another victory against the crown's war on magic, yet her captivity threatens to break more than her body.

Beyond the castle walls, Emmalee Estrada is consumed by grief and vengeance. Branded an outlaw for the dark magic she cannot abandon, she strikes at the crown in defiance, even as the cost of her choices grows heavier with every loss. Her path leads her back to the one person she swore to protect, but saving Evangeline may destroy them both.

In a kingdom where loyalties fracture and secrets cut deeper than steel, allies can become traitors and enemies become saviors. The line between justice and vengeance blurs, and the relationship between two women will be tested in bonds, blood, and banned magic.

*Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone, Ash Princess, and Blood Heir. This sweeping romantasy will pull you into a world where survival demands sacrifice, and even love can be treason.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1953139213
• ISBN13: 9781953139214
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Via Veritas Vita Press
• Length: 554 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"