“Let them fear the girl who was raised to be silent—because when she learns to speak, she’ll teach the world to burn.” —Eyleen Arsa What if Éva didn’t choose Ádám, but the Wolf? Taken beyond the village walls by men who feared her power, Noël Ársa was meant to die. Instead, she lands in the arms of a beast. Theron is a vólkin, a wolflike warrior with ancient blood in his veins, sacred law in his bones, and one name carved into his soul. He claims she’s his mate, Noël says he’s delusional, and she didn’t escape one cage just to fall into another. But fate has other plans for her. As the forest whispers secrets of goddesses and a war long buried, Noël must rise not as a queen but as Lidéřen, the leader promised in a centuries-old prophecy. And Theron would burn the world to keep her standing in her crown of blue roses and thorns. This time, the daughters of Éva will not be silenced. Mature, Dark Fantasy, Monster Romance This book contains graphic sexual content, violence, trauma, and emotional themes not suitable for all readers. A full list of detailed trigger warnings can be found on the author’s website: https://www.nicoleasterling.com/ Perfect for readers who love: Dark fantasy with feminine rage Monster romance and fated mates Rebellion, prophecy, and slow-burn tension Book One of the Ethereal Ties Series Let the blue rose bloom again. "More than the heady romance this book offered, it likewise wove an epic tale of one woman's rise to a revered leadership meant to unite a people against a malevolent and misogynistic leader that has silenced and caged the female voice for centuries. It's an ode to Eve, a treatise on how the patriarchy has miswritten her story in favor of elevating the importance of men while lowering the value of women. In this world, there are no gods, only goddesses. They are deities who wield knowledge and power over elements intimately tied to the land. With their guidance, and the unflinching support of her mate Theron, Noël Arsa boldly leads an army of volkin - wolf-like creatures closely spiritually tied to the earth - to liberate towns one by one from tyranny." -Yugie Caroline "There are love stories that feel sweet. And then there are the ones that feel fated. The kind that find you in your bones, and squeeze, and make you ache in places you didn't know could feel. Noël and Theron's story is that kind." -Sara - The One with the TBR "My absolute favorite part of this series is how descriptive and detailed the author is in describing every possible setting and character. The way she uses words to be as in depth as possible with her descriptions will transport you, as the reader, as if you're standing in vast landscape of Vathéria, right next to Nöel and her protector, Theron. The Vólkin race is so well written and rich with lore that it reminds me alot of one of my other favorite authors, J.R.R. Tolkien, and how attentive to detail and continuity he was. As a matter of fact, I'm not exaggerating when I say that Ávera reminds me alot of the ethereal setting of "Lothlorien" from "LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring". On the other note, our Human FMC Nöel is such a badass, and her story is so awe inspiring. Her character growth throughout the pages of this story brought smiles to my face, tears to my eyes, and at certain moments, warmth to my heart." -Maddison "Fated mates, Touch her and Die, Size Difference, Forced Proximity, Secret Identity... and FEMALE RAGE. Noel is the EPITOME of female rage and as she works through her grief and learning just how oppressed the women of her time are, getting to watch her step into her power through the pages was an amazing experience! Theron in his own right is a powerful character, and getting to read how he supports his mate throughout the story, even when he didn't understand, is everything a woman could ask for. He nurtured her when she needed, and let her stand and stood by her side. And he opened her eyes to a whole new world." -Anni Deleon