
4.5 / 5 Average Reader Rating
★★★★ "I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the story and had a hard time putting it down. Ariessy is emotive, headstrong, and intelligent. The blend of existing mythology and Arthur's magic system makes for a riveting story!" — Literary Titan
★★★★ "A fast‑paced fantasy adventure with a strong, relatable protagonist. Highly recommended — loved it!" — The Wishing Shelf
★★★★★ "Really enjoyed this book. Storyline had a few twists and turns, which made it very enjoyable." — Goodreads
★★★★★ "Ariessy is a very likeable character. The book is well written and engrossing from start to finish." — Goodreads
★★★★ "I whizzed through this in 2 days… the pace is fantastic, and the characters are brilliant, super relatable and wholesome." — Goodreads

Crime • Mystery • Romance • Urban Fantasy
A contemporary fantasy that merges Norse and Welsh mythology into a hidden magical world woven through modern‑day Wales.
✔ Norse and Welsh mythology blended into a modern setting Ancient gods, sacred oaths, and a magical community living quietly among humans.
✔ Protective wolf‑shifter slow‑burn romance A gentle, atmospheric romantacy thread with tension, loyalty, and zero explicit scenes.
✔ A relatable heroine you can root for A girl carrying too much, fighting for her family, and navigating danger she never asked for.
✔ A complete story with no cliffhangers Book 1 delivers a full mystery arc and emotional payoff — while opening the door to the wider Midgard world.
✔ Emotionally rich romance without spice Soft, heartfelt, character‑driven connection perfect for YA/NA romantacy readers.
Like all of her kind, Seventeen-year-old Ariessy Taylor has spent her life pretending to be human.
Bound by an ancient oath, she has spent years hiding her magical gifts because those who dare to reveal themselves are turned to ash.
So when Gertie, her grandmother's lifelong friend, is found reduced to nothing but dust, everyone concludes the gods have passed judgement.
Everyone, that is, except Ariessy's grandmother.
Convinced Gertie would never have made such an error, she refuses to let the truth die with her.
But searching for answers draws Ariessy into a dangerous world, where ancient feuds, lies, and betrayal change her life forever.
Because if Gertie didn't betray her oath...
Who wanted everyone to believe she did—and why?
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L. B. Arthur writes fantasy where Norse mythology meets the modern world, creating stories of hidden magic, impossible choices, and the courage to embrace who we truly are.
Beyond fantasy, she and her son, author Callum Knight, have created two children's books about autism that celebrate empathy, understanding, and authentic representation.
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ISBN (Paperback): 978-1916258631
Page count: 295
Publication date: Mar 2021
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