The Thornmarked Saga Wicked Roots

A blood oath. A cursed court. A love that could unravel the realms.Mara Whitlock never meant to return to the Wood of Thorns-the place where her childhood ended in blood and silence. But when a raven delivers a rune-marked summons, Mara is drawn back into a world of ancient magic and whispered prophecy.Bound by a blood oath to Lysander Crowne, the enigmatic and powerful prince of the Dark Court, Mara is pulled into a dangerous game of masks, politics, and betrayal. Her mortal blood stirs forgotten power. Her presence threatens a prophecy the fae would kill to control-or to stop.As forbidden attraction tangles with ruthless ambition, Mara must decide what she's willing to sacrifice: her heart, her humanity, or her freedom. Because in this court, love is leverage, loyalty is a weapon, and every choice carries a cost.And in the end, someone always pays in blood.For fans of dark fae fantasy, slow-burn romance, and heroines who refuse to break.