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From debut author Megan Shunmugam comes a dark and spicy epic romantasy, perfect for fans of ACOTAR and From Blood and Ash.
Every decade, thirteen humans from the Isles of Tarlor are forced to compete in a series of challenges called the Mortal Trials. Hosted by the elven, each one is more dangerous than the last. If you lose, you’re dead. But winning means immortality and everlasting glory – a feat only ever accomplished by one person.
Mistaken for someone else, Lirah is thrust into a foreign land to compete for her life. Survival won’t be easy, but she’s paired with a powerful mentor, Kilian Valhan, who is tasked with guiding her through the Trials.
Everything about Kilian is infuriating. He is brooding, intimidating and purposefully provoking. Even then, Lirah cannot deny the flame of attraction that burns bright between them.
The gods are stirring, and dark secrets will draw Lirah into the underbelly of elven conspiracy. And though enduring the Trials might tempt death, falling in love will prove fatal.
FILE UNDER: Cursed Isles | Secrets of Tarlor | Immortal Longing | Knife’s Edge
“Unputdownable! The Mortal Trials enchants you with a sharp, insatiable magic that refuses to let go. I was enthralled until the final, brutal twist. Megan Shunmugam creates a stellar high-stakes world with impossible tasks and underdog characters you can’t help but root for – with a romance so sizzling you’ll be begging the gods for more. Watch out mortals, romantasy has found a new elven queen.”
– Grace Morrow, author of We Become Darkness
“An irresistible and stunning romantasy that had me glued to the pages, telling myself just one more chapter. Megan Shunmugam created a spellbinding, high-stakes fantasy world with a smoldering, tension-filled romance that will have readers on the edge of their seats. Lush. Intoxicating. And a stellar debut.”
– Taylor Epperson, author of Second Time’s a Charm
“Tense and immersive, Shunmugam paints a world divided by divine malice and elven torment where mortal survival threads to upend both. Rife with the best sort of physical and emotional sparring and an electrifying romance you can’t help but root for, this is a captivating debut and a journey I’ll be sure to keep following.”
– Shalini Abeysekara, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine
“Filled with high stakes trials, a romance that is the epitome of the ‘are-we-flirting-or-fighting’ trope, and a magical, dangerous world rife with secrets, The Mortal Trials is a fast-paced adventure that will thrill romantasy fans!”
– Rachael A. Edwards, author of the Threads of Fate duology
