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Tropes: Forced proximity, fated lovers, found family, feminist FMC, shadow daddy
With the dawn of her eighteenth birthday, Princess Adeline of the Ambrose family has become the most eligible young woman in the Kingdom of Scalebreak. As suitors from across the realm line up for her hand-in-marriage, Adeline daydreams about her dangerous midnight adventures. More than anything, she wants to protect her kingdom and learn to harness the brief moments of power she’s been collecting since she was fifteen. She’s never felt more alive than when her body hums with magic stolen from the deadliest creatures in the realm, and she’s willing to kill for it. What will win out – her desires for power, freedom, and to be hailed as a protector of the realm, or the sense of duty to her family and the expectations that come with being a princess?
Burdened by the heavy weight of her decisions and overwhelmed by suitors, Adeline turns to what she does best, slaying dragons. But when an average night of ruthless hunting goes wrong, she finds herself injured and kidnapped by the clan she thought to exist only in legend. After just a few hours with her kidnapper, Roman Drache, Adeline finds herself questioning everything she has ever known. Will the princess submit to the whims of family and country in the name of duty, or will Adeline choose to embrace the power within arm’s reach and learn to fight for the truth she has cowered from her whole life?
How long have you been writing and why did you start?
I’ve been writing for a little over a year! My writing journey started with my poetry book Handle With Care as an outlet to heal from the emotional weight I carried! After I released my poetry book my boyfriend asked me why I don’t write novels and it made me think…why haven’t I?! And here we are!
What gets you in the mood to write?
Some cozy pjs, a moody playlist, and snuggles from my doggo
What is your creative ‘process?’
Truly 90% of my book is chaotic shower thoughts and dreams.
Who do you look up to most in this profession and why?
I really look up to Ali Hazelwood because she not only writes incredible books that draw in a wide audience, but she uses her outreach to advocate for women!
What’s one of your most recent five star books?
The entire Throne of Glass series!
What is the most surprising thing about being an author?
When people actually want to read what I’ve written lol imposter syndrome is real
What’s something unique about yourself or your writing?
My characters connections with one another and the emotions behind those connections
What is your favorite candy?
Reeses
Finish this sentence: “When she reached forward towards the doorknob ….
When she reached forward towards the doorknob her heart roared to life in her chest in fear of the fate that awaited her on the other side.
What is one of your exciting upcoming ideas/themes for a project you haven’t started yet?
Book two to Blade of Broken Scales!
Who is one of your favorite heroines and why?
Violet from Fourth Wing! Though she is written to be someone who struggles with adversity and a chronic illness, she never fails to rise to the occasion.
Who is one of your favorite villains and why?
Vesperian from A Thousand Burning Ravens because he’s so cunning it almost makes you fall a little in love with him.
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