The Veiled Heir - S. T. Fernandez

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Résumé :
Second Place Winner - BookFest Awards A slow-burn fantasy romance with a fierce heroine, a unique magic system, and a love that rises from the depths of grief. She was raised far from Atlantis, but born to claim the throne. Now she must save two worlds or lose everything she loves. Marine biologist Asherah Delmar believed her future was certain until her mother's brutal murder shattered her life. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Asherah uncovers her mother's hidden past... and her own fate as the lost heir to the Queendom of Atlantis. Forced to flee assassins and plunged into a world she believed was myth, Asherah finds herself among the Water Fae-dangerous, powerful beings who don't all want her on the throne. With war brewing, a rebel faction rising, and a council eager to see her fall, she must master her newfound abilities before it's too late. The one person who keeps her grounded is Draevyn Eliron, the mesmerizing Commander of the Guardians. But their attraction defies logic, steeped in a magic she barely understands. The fate of the human world and the realm beneath the waves rests in her hands. The Veiled Heir is the first book in the Heir of Atlantis series. Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, political intrigue, and magical underwater worlds. For readers 18+

Sommaire:
The Veiled Heir is a slow-burn fantasy romance with a unique magic system, a strong female lead, and spice. Become immersed in this underwater fantasy with characters you will fall in love with. Heir to a Fae throne she didn't know was hers. A daunting task to save humanity. A passionate love nurtured through her grief. Asherah Delmar led a happy and quiet life. Her career as a marine biologist was about to take off, but her mother, Neleah's, sudden murder stopped her life harshly in its tracks. When she discovers her mother's true identity, the world as she knew it begins to unravel. After escaping Neleah's assassins, Asherah is thrust into an ancient world she thought to be a myth. She finds herself surrounded by a different type of sea creature unlike any other-the Water Fae. Asherah must step out of her mother's shadow to become what she never dreamed she could be-the heir to the Queendom of Atlantis. With the weight of the world pressing down on her shoulders, an inexplicable connection to the Commander of the Guardians, Draevyn Eliron, may be the only thing holding her together. In this magical underwater world, Asherah must learn to embrace her Water Fae abilities while fighting for her throne and saving the human race. But not every Fae wants to save the humans. A council seeks to dethrone her, the rebels are determined to kill her, and Draevyn's hold on her heart threatens to consume her. The Veiled Heir is the first book in the Heir of Atlantis series and is intended for readers ages 18+. Trigger and Content Warnings are listed in the front of the book and on the author's website. Please read with care....