The Depths

About this book

Hanne is the rightful heir to the Barclay throne, but in a kingdom where a woman has never ruled, her inheritance is a death sentence. When a trusted mentor betrays her, Hanne is cast into "the Depths"—a terrifying, subterranean abyss where light is a luxury and survival is a bloodsport. In this dark, unforgiving hellscape, the inhabitants fight to the death for control of the *apricum*, a glowing root system that acts as their only source of life and their greatest cause of violence. To survive, Hanne must earn the protection of Morco, the brooding and ruthless chief of the Obsidians. Their relationship begins with deep-seated mistrust, as Morco views her as an outsider and a liability. However, as Hanne proves her resilience and grit, the tension between them shifts from cold suspicion to an intense, undeniable connection. Featuring the enemies-to-lovers trope, *The Depths* is a high-stakes dark fantasy that pushes its characters to their absolute limits. As Hanne navigates the brutal politics of the underworld, she must fight to define her own destiny. In a world where hope is scarce, Hanne and Morco find that their greatest danger—and their only salvation—might be each other.