A Dawn of Onyx – Kate Golden

Arwen Valondale lives a quiet life as a healer in the realm of Evangeline, content to stay out of the dangerous war raging between the brutal King Lazarus and the rogue Shadow Kingdom. But when her brother is captured by Lazarus's soldiers, Arwen sacrifices herself to take his place. Expected to be executed, she is instead rescued by the mysterious, lethal Shadow King, Kane Ravenwood.

Brought to Onyx Kingdom — a dark realm brimming with dangerous magic and shadowy secrets — Arwen must navigate lethal court intrigue, unravel long-buried secrets about her own hidden magic, and resist her growing, dangerous attraction to Kane. As ancient darkness threatens to consume all realms, Arwen must decide if she can trust the enemy king to save her world — and her heart.

A major breakout hit across #RomantasyTok, famous for its grumpy x sunshine dynamic, shadow magic, and intense romantic tension. Loved for its fast-paced plot, vibrant worldbuilding, and addictive enemies-to-lovers chemistry.

Essential for fans of Kate Golden's A Promise of Peridot (Book 2, also available in store!), Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses, Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing, or Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Book 1 in The Sacred Stones trilogy.

A trade paperback (2023) in Like New condition — unread, crisp covers, unbent spine, clean interior pages.