We’re so excited to finally announce that Angry Robot has acquired The Mortal Trials by Megan Shunmugam! And that’s not all – we’re also sharing the cover reveal today. This book follows Lira as she’s forced to partake in the deadly Mortal Trials. She must keep a cool head, or she’ll lose it. But the heart often has a way of complicating things … With a kickass heroine and spicy romance, this book is bound to be your next obsession. The Mortal Trials will be hitting bookshelves in July 2026!

Now, on to the part you’ve been waiting for – the gorgeous cover!

Eager to learn more about the book and author? Read on!

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Every decade, thirteen mortals are chosen to compete in the Mortal Trials for the ultimate prize: immortality. But those who fail, die. For Lirah, survival is vital.

When Lirah is ripped from her bed in the middle of the night, she finds herself in the foreign land of the elven. Forced to participate in a series of challenges which will threaten her every survival instinct, Lirah’s been advised to guard her life, but with brooding instructor Kilian Valhan guiding her through the challenges, she should have been warned to shield her heart. Linked for the duration of the Trials, simply ignoring Kilian is not an option. He’s everywhere she goes. Even worse – he’s in her head. But as the Trials force Lirah and Kilian closer, it becomes harder to resist the undeniable chemistry sparking between them.

As Lirah competes for her life, she questions the motives behind the Mortal Trials – why is no mortal allowed to volunteer for the Trials, and why has there only been a single survivor in seven decades? The Gods are stirring and the truth surrounding the missing Goddess of War will challenge everything Lirah thought she knew about who – and what – she truly is.

An addictive and enthralling adventure for anyone who loves an enemies-to-lovers romantasy with high stakes and plenty of thrills!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Megan Shunmugam is a conflicts lawyer, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws. In her free time, she enjoys writing fantastical stories set in other worlds, featuring legendary creatures and epic love stories. Her favourite novels include The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Find Megan on Instagram.