Deathsworn

DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD, WILL LOVE BLOOM WHERE IT SHOULD NOT SURVIVE? PRE-ORDER your new necromantasy obsession. . . "Utterly spellbinding." - Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am Devoured The Knight and the Moth meets Phantasma in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals. -- Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life. Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death. On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities-until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself. Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation. As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction. But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living. . . Brutal, gorgeous, and heart-stopping, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror. Tropes: 🫀 True enemies to lovers 💀 Yearning 🫀 Forced proximity 💀 Gothic Victorian setting 🫀 Reylo vibes 💀 Masked MMC 🫀 Life & Death magic -- Praise for Deathsworn: 'Sexy and enthrallingly dangerous, Deathsworn is a true gift to fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy.' -De Elizabeth, author of She Haunts Me Still and This Raging Sea 'DEATHSWORN is a breathtaking plunge into obsession and survival. . .a gothic, perilous read brimming with magic, monsters, and scorching desire. Utterly magnificent.'- Logan Karlie, NYT bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows "Deathsworn is Meg Smitherman at her best: high stakes, luscious romance, and just a touch of horror. . .Visceral, dark, and laced with Smitherman's trademark wit, Deathsworn is a stunning foray into gothic romantasy." - Lindsay Straube, NYT bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series "Dark, gothic, and deliciously moody, Deathsworn delivers a fresh story readers will absolutely devour." - Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy "Deathsworn is a deliciously gothic romantasy that whisks you into the depths of the world from the very first page. With a brilliantly crafted magic system, a dangerously haunted environment & a true enemies to lovers dynamic" - Victoria S. Walsh, author of The Iron Hex

Meg Smitherman writes science fiction, fantasy, and horror books (all of which involve kissing). She studied Creative Writing at Brunel University London, where she obtained both her MA and a staggering amount of student loan debt. When not writing, Meg spends her time playing video games, reading fan fiction, and couch rotting. Based in Los Angeles, she shares her life with a chihuahua, a cat, and a handsome Englishman.