Realm of Zadrya is a romantasy series by Susan Illene set in a whole new world with fae and other magical creatures. There are currently two books out, with a third coming early 2027. For those who have read the first two novels, some questions you may have are answered HERE.
OATHS & VENGEANCE (Book 1)
Darrow is death on the battlefield.
He crushes the enemy with his mind and slays with his sword.
This powerful elf is an adversary I can’t hope to defeat.
But I need his help.
He’ll only give it if we marry in secret.
And I have to open portals for him whenever he wants.
My family will kill me if they find out about any of it.
I have no choice.
Aella either has a lot of nerve or courage to ask me for a favor.
I should kill the half-druid where she stands.
Except she has mastered a rare ability I need.
I plan to bind her to me and get my revenge.
I tell myself I won’t touch her, that she repulses me.
It’s a lie.
And it isn’t long before I want to own every part of her.
Curses chain us both.
I am incapable of love.
She can’t escape her warmongering uncle.
But soon, we realize we’re also each other’s potential cure.
Somehow, we must look beyond centuries of bloodshed and familial hatred.
Especially once we realize the fate of our world may depend upon it.
Welcome to the Realm of Zadrya, where nothing is as it seems, not the people, plants, or animals. Whether it’s beautiful, foul, or just odd, it’s all dangerous. If you decide to step into this strange place of magic, mystery, and deception, please try not to get eaten along the way. We’d hate to lose you before the end.
Word count- 152,000 (approximate)
WRATH & DESIRE (Book 2)
Darrow is raw power exemplified.
He is full of secrets and pain.
The dark elf isn’t satisfied with only marrying me.
Oh, no. He wants it all—my body, heart, and soul.
I must resist despite being his fated mate.
Because if I don’t, he could break me, and I’m already at my limit.
Aella is everything I’m not.
She is full of compassion and resilience.
The half-druid’s grace and odd fondness for plants bring me to my knees.
Though I cannot love her, I need to own her in every way.
She can resist all she wants, but I’ll do whatever it takes.
No price is too high, even if it breaks me.
But now, war and death plague us.
My mother’s people have invaded our realm with ruthless precision.
Our monarchy is at stake.
And a blight is rapidly spreading to kill the land.
Powerful forces are at work to divide our people.
I may wish I could focus entirely on my new wife.
But we must find a way to save our world.
Even if it means traveling to a distant one with its own dangers.
That is…if we can find a way there before the enemy stops us.
Somehow, they’re ahead of us at every turn.
Word count- 185,000 words (approximate)