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Synopsis
**Captured by the king of darkness, she was forced to find the light within.** Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother's. Now she's been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King. Arwen knows better than to face the ancient, wicked woods that surround the castle on her own, which means working with a fellow prisoner might be her only path to freedom. Unfortunately, he's as infuriating as he is cunning-and seems to take twisted pleasure in playing on Arwen's deepest fears. But here in Onyx Kingdom, trust is a luxury she can't afford. To make it out of enemy territory, she'll have to navigate back-stabbing royals, dark magic, and deadly beasts. But untold power lies inside Arwen, dormant and waiting for a spark. If she can harness it, she just might be able to escape with her life - and hopefully, her heart.
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A Dawn of Onyx: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult fantasy romance with moderate fantasy violence including combat and dangerous creatures, steamy romance scenes with detailed intimacy, dark themes of captivity and power imbalance, and strong emotional content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and dark magic (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens and adults will love the dark romance, magical world-building, and heroine who discovers her hidden power while navigating a dangerous enemy kingdom.