Once the Skies Fade by Vanessa Rasanen

"Gut wrenchingly romantic and set in a darker, richly imagined fantasy world that is achingly sexy..."
- Emily S. Bond, Huffpost Books Contributor

He could mend her broken heart—if he doesn’t put a dagger in it first.

Everyone believes Calla murdered her husband. With a spell preventing her from clearing her name and a law forcing her to remarry, the grieving fae queen vows never to cede her heart and to punish her suitors. Setting up deadly trials for any who would dare court her, she’s convinced she’s found the perfect solution—until a handsome, sarcastic general enters.

Matthias is hunting for the truth. To unmask the murderer of his best friend’s brother, he’ll cut through the competition, investigate the queen’s shadow magic, and mete out whatever justice he must. But when it becomes clear both he and the queen are being targeted, Matthias is torn between his duty and something unexpected—affection.

Threats stalk Calla and Matthias in and out of the ring. As they turn to each other for aid, neither can deny the feelings simmering beneath the surface. But when their unexpected romance puts bigger targets on their backs, they’re forced to wonder if love can blossom amidst secrets, grief, and deadly trials, or if their hearts will be their undoing.

Once the Skies Fade is the darker, thrilling second adult romantasy in the Immortal Reveries series of interconnected standalones. If you can’t get enough of deadly trials, morally grey female leads, and love that overcomes grief, dive into Once the Skies Fade today!