Seven Deadly Thorns

A deluxe limited-edition dark academia romantasy with stenciled edges and patterned endpapers, blending dark magic, a deadly curse, and an enemies-to-lovers arc.

In the cursed Kingdom of Aragoa, magic is forbidden — and punishable by death. Viola Sinclair has hidden her deadly shadow magic her entire life, but when her secret is discovered, the queen assigns a royal assassin to hunt her down. Roze Roquelart, an entitled prince and fellow student at Vandenberghe Academy, must complete his mission within seven days — marked by a cursed seven-thorned rose tattoo that counts down his time. Instead of killing Viola, Roze orchestrates a fake engagement so he can get what he needs from her magic. Forced to work together, they confront deadly threats, dark secrets, and a dangerous attraction that could destroy them both. This dark academ-inspired adult YA fantasy blends intense worldbuilding, magnetic character dynamics, and a simmering enemies-to-lovers romance.

“Enticing worldbuilding and heart-stopping plot twists add darkness and grit to this enemies-to-lovers tale.” — Publishers Weekly