The world building is flawless and the mythology satisfying. but please consider purchasing directly from the publisher!Ī Bittersweet Reviews Star Read! '. A n epic tale of fantasy that I thoroughly enjoyed. ISBN: 978-1-93755-119-3 ebook, 978-1-93755-120-9 paperbackĪvailable for purchase at Riptide Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, AllRomanceEbooks, and other fine retailers. Genre: Fantasy (high fantasy / epic fantasy), gay erotic romance For nothing less than the fate of both their peoples rests on the power of their perseverance-and their love. Can his life of service to his people leave room for this attraction? Dancing on a dagger's edge between duty and high treason, Freyrik discovers that some choices can change a life, and some an entire world.īetween prejudice, politics, pride, and survival, Ayden and Freyrik must carve a new path, no matter how daunting. When he's captured in battle, he must for his sister's sake swallow his pride and endure slavery in the service of a human prince, Freyrik Farr.įreyrik's always known elves to be beautiful and dangerous, but never has one affected him as deeply as Ayden. The midlands are rotting with decadence and despair.Įlfkind, estranged by past crimes, watches and waits for nature to run its course.Īyden's life has long been guided by two emotions: love for his sister, and hatred of all things human.

The outlands are soaked with the blood of the fallen. Depleted by generations of war with a dark race, the human kingdoms and their ancient alliance stand on the brink of extinction.

Counterpoint by Rachel Haimowitz