The Gilded Crown: A Slow‑Burn Fantasy with a Stunning Payoff
The Gilded Crown by Marianne Gordon is a dark fantasy where Hellevir has the power to raise the dead, but at a terrible price. This slow-burn tale offers unforgettable characters and stunning emotional depth. As the first book in The Raven’s Trade Duology, it’s definitely a must-read.
A Love Letter to Stories: The Starless Sea
Some stories choose you.
The Starless Sea is more than a novel—it’s an invitation into a realm where stories are sacred, and every door leads to deeper magic. Erin Morgenstern crafts a honey-drenched universe, asking readers not just to follow the plot, but to surrender to it. Through Zachary Ezra Rawlins, we tumble into a dream of books, love, and time lost in amber—where longing is stitched into sentence, and every key unlocks a different kind of truth. This is a story that lingers long after the last page is turned—a love letter to storytelling, written in gold and shadow.