yarnofariadne_writes | The Sharpest Thorn: Available 23-4-2024 (Reply)

a paperback copy of the sharpest thorn on a red velvet background with dead roses and a pale cream-purple ribbon strewn around the sides of the book. the cover shows the antonio canova sculpture of eros and psyche with eros holding a rose. psyche is wrapped in dark fabric, and the background is dark. white cursive text reads 'the sharpest thorn, victoria audley.'

In an alternate-universe gothic-flavoured Greece, one war consumes the mortal world while another brews in the realm of the gods. Civil war rages on the island of Syros, and Psyche impersonates the goddess Aphrodite in order to win support for her father's cause. When the goddess curses her in revenge, she sends her son, Eros, to finish the job. Newly questioning his place and power, he refuses, and whisks Psyche away to an enchanted palace out of Aphrodite's sight.

Together, Eros and Psyche build a life of their own in defiance of what is demanded of them, but the secrets they keep from each other threaten their ability to keep it. Psyche betrays Eros and they are torn apart, but they know now what life they want and what they're capable of doing to get it. Each of them must challenge their families and embrace their darkness if they want to find each other again in the light.

E-book pre-orders are now open at these retailers! Hang tight for paperback pre-orders; I'll let you know when those are live. As always, the best place to get my e-books is my Ko-fi shop, and I'll have a discount for Patreon and Ko-fi members on release day.

The gorgeous cover was done by the wonderful Joanna M. Lawrie, who you can now support on Patreon!