The Strong Gods Scourge of Thorns

In the brutal Kingdom of Night, Thorns are elite swordsmen, masterpieces of blood magic and blade, forged by savage training and soul-bound to protect their lords to the death. But not always willingly. Izakiel was born to rule, but his scheming father tore the birthright from his hands. Sentenced to serve as Thorn to his younger brother, the newly named heir to the throne, Izak will be captain of the royal guard until he dies. Unless he can find a way out. Aaram's tribe was slaughtered by the Armies of Night. Shamefully taken alive, the sea-born warrior is enslaved to protect the very king he's sworn vengeance against. He must find a way to shatter the magical shackles before they snap shut on his soul. Brat-thief, street rat, survivor-traded the gallows for the sword. But the young rogue is carrying a deadly secret that could lead to an even messier end than the noose he escaped. United by fate, three unlikely allies band together to fight the tyrant who enslaved them. They're as good as dead already. They'll sacrifice whatever they have left to take the King of Night down with them. No one escapes the Thorns unscathed. What readers are saying: "This is grim, brutal fantasy, and everyone bleeds." - Royal Road Reviewer "Read this story. It turned by book club into a weekly therapy session." - Amazon Reviewer "A gem of a book through a wonderfully grimdark world." - Royal Road Reviewer "I want to live beneath the ghostlight." - Royal Road Reviewer