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A pansexual bloodmage reluctantly teams up with an undead spirit to start a rebellion among the living and the dead.

In Thanopolis, those gifted with magic are assigned undead spirits to guard them—and control them. Ever since Rovan’s father died trying to keep her from this fate, she’s hidden her magic. But when she accidentally reveals her powers, she’s bound to a spirit and thrust into a world of palace intrigue and deception.

Desperate to escape, Rovan finds herself falling for two people she can’t fully trust: Lydea, a beguiling, rebellious princess; and Ivrilos, the handsome spirit with the ability to control Rovan, body and soul.

Together, they uncover a secret that will destroy Thanopolis. To save them all, Rovan will have to start a rebellion in both the mortal world and the underworld, and find a way to trust the princess and spirit battling for her heart—if she doesn’t betray them first

I'll be starting this in the morning

Sameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ I thought her dad died at the beginning, but now he's alive and married to a princess. Was the first guy not her biological dad? Or was he just hurt and not dead before? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[ I think her dad didn't die, he was just taken away.
I don't like that Rovan drinks so much, especially when she makes bad decisions or it's not a good time. Get yourself together girl and rescue your mom! (hide spoiler)]

Starting this now!

Before: (view spoiler)[Well, shit definitely hit the fan already! Hot damn! (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 3 [spoilers removed]"

Girl.. I was having those same questions! I'm so confused right now

Aly wrote: "Chapter 9 ..."

Yeah, she is a hot mess right now.

Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[I don't really like that they are dangling her mother like a freaking carrot for her to behave. It's getting annoying. I also don't like all the drinking she is doing but then again.. she is being thrown to this and she isn't having fun. Heck, it's just one giant hot mess and I can't even look away anymore.. (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Aly wrote: "Chapter 3 [spoilers removed]"

Girl.. I was having those same questions! I'm so confused right now"

(view spoiler)[ She thought he died, but he was just really really injured. He ended up surviving but she never knew because they took him to the palace. (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-10: [spoilers removed]"

Haha a hot mess indeed

Melanie wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Aly wrote: "Chapter 3 [spoilers removed]"

Girl.. I was having those same questions! I'm so confused right now"

[spoilers removed]"

thanks! Totally missed part of that

Ch 11-20: (view spoiler)[I most definitely do not like this prince douche. I want him to die. Badly. Like right now. (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 11-20: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, he's awful

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 11-20: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, he's awful"

He really is..

Chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ I'm intrigued about the guardians and how they work. I also like that Rovan is getting with Lydea. I am a little bored but that fight helped pick the pace up (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 20 [spoilers removed]"

I agree. I want more action!

Ch 21-30: (view spoiler)[This is so freaking weird but I am loving the action. I'm also a little weirded out that the King is the missing brother.. but now it also makes sense to. She was also a little bad ass in some of these fights. I like it. People underestimated her and I can't wait for revenge. We need it. The King needs to die. The little prince douche already did - THANKFULLY - so now the King needs to go. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 31-Finish: (view spoiler)[Well... it definitely got better lol (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 28 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad the prince is dead, he was the worst.
I get that Rovan is a revenant now and I think the king is too. How does he tie into Ivrilos? Are they related? I missed that part I think (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 28 "

They should really throw a party for that.. just saying. Also, yes :)

Aly wrote: "Chapter 28 spoilers hidden
(view spoiler)[ Ivrilos and all the other ghostie guards are all descendants of the king (hide spoiler)]

Melanie wrote: "Aly wrote: "Chapter 28 spoilers hidden
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A ha! Okay makes sense. Geez I suck at paying attention

Finished (view spoiler)[ I thought I would like this a lot more than I did. I just found it a bit slow and a little confusing. Oh well (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Same!!

32% (view spoiler)[ Wow her dad is and has been alive all these years? I am so conflicted on this especially findibg out he has a new wife and even stepdaughter he dotes on. Poor heroine has suffered since then hiding her true self as well as not handling herself well AKA her drinking problem lol. Talk about daddy issues. As of now, not a fan of him! Time will tell (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Before: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah one hell of a start that's for sure!

Alaina wrote: "Ch 11-20: [spoilers removed]"

Omg yes, (view spoiler)[Nothing a little poison can't fix lmao especially if she's supposed to marry him! (hide spoiler)]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "32% [spoilers removed]"

Oh girl. I wasn't a huge fan of that reunion one bit!

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 11-20: [spoilers removed]"

Omg yes, [spoilers removed]"

HAHA yes! My thoughts exactly!

52% (view spoiler)[Can’t be,I’ve after all this her guardian killed her father. And he has a 400 year grudge against his own family (hide spoiler)]
74% (view spoiler)[Wow her mom is dead. She may be dead too having been stabbed in the freaking heart. And Ivrilos’s brother is actually masquerading as the king. Sooooo much 😱😲😱 (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[That was a crazy end. Didn’t see them all dying lol but guess in a way they’re all more free now. Also bet it won’t take Lydia long to turn their twosome into a three some. It h@d some good parts but I def feel like I struggled at times to stay focused with this one. (hide spoiler)]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "52% [spoilers removed]
74% [spoilers removed]"

Comment @ 52%, OMG YES!

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "52% [spoilers removed]
74% [spoilers removed]"

Comment @ 74%, dun dun dunnn - but seriously, so much happened!

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Yes, I feel this comment. It had good and sort of weird parts to it but I struggled at the same time as well.

Alaina wrote: "❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Yes, I feel this comment. It had good and sort of weird parts to it but I struggled at the same time as well."

Absolutely, think the author just threw too many random things into this book

I am starting now!

Ch. 9 (view spoiler)[ Okay I am fascinated so far! I'm so curious as to everything that's going on with the blood mages and these guardians and what has changed in this country--i missed the name (thomos? tomos? idk). Also I totally ship Rovan with Princess Lydia. And I LOVE Jaffa! they are so much fun. I hope they pull all the shenanigans with Rovan. (hide spoiler)]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 9 [spoilers removed]"

Jaffa is the best

Aly wrote: "Andy wrote: "Ch. 9 [spoilers removed]"

Jaffa is the best"

i love them!!

ch. 20 (i think) (view spoiler)[ Okay damn so Ivrilos is like some dead prince! I'm glad we finally got some answers as to how he's a guardian. I'm still unsure about the why? What does the current king get out of doing this to past royalty? Also I spy Rovan catching feelings for both Lydia and Ivrilos 👀👀👀 I'm ready for a poly relationship! I really hope there's a way for Rovan to get out of her betrothal to the crown prince (hide spoiler)]

Andy wrote: "ch. 20 (i think) [spoilers removed]"

Ooh things are getting interesting!

Aly wrote: "Andy wrote: "ch. 20 (i think) [spoilers removed]"

Ooh things are getting interesting!"

omg YES

Ch. 26 (view spoiler)[ HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!! I am deceased. I know Rovan's not dead but like i am CONCERNED. Also how the fuck is the king not dead!? Has he been feeding on blood mages this whole time or something?? Or just drinking blood in general? How is he not wasting away! So many questions. Kinda glad the crown prince is dead at least tho (hide spoiler)]

Andy wrote: "Ch. 26 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yeah the prince was terrible! So glad he's dead (hide spoiler)]

I finished and I cry now. it was so fucking good

I'm glad you liked it!

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27%(view spoiler)[ I am really loving this book everything about it is amazing. I love the characters especially Rovan she is an interesting character hating those that have wronged her Father and so many more she is a strong and resilient character that you can't help but root for. I am loving the plot it starts off with Rovan after a night of drinking things happen she using her magic to save her friend she is caught ends up finding out her Father did not die he is basically a prisoner where he is and Rovan really hates how things turned out I am looking forward to where the story goes from here. (hide spoiler)]