Blood Bound: A Novel (Cursed Covenant Book 1)

Blood Bound is the first book in the Cursed Covenant trilogy, a high-stakes fantasy romance set in kingdoms ruled by witches and dragon riders. The story centers on a centuries-old covenant that requires the heirs of two rival kingdoms to duel for control of the Heart, the source of all magic. Astrid is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea. Cursed to participate in this duel, she must face Prince Zryan, a powerful dragon rider, knowing that her death will seal her queendom's fate. A Blight is ravaging the lands and killing her people, and only victory in the duel offers hope of a cure. Skylar arrives in Vatra's capital with a travelling troupe, intending to profit from the crowds gathering for the duel. She harbors deep resentment toward the royals, whose guards killed her mother. When her best friend disappears during conscription, her search brings her unexpectedly close to the royal family. As the duel approaches, Astrid and Skylar's paths converge. Together they must confront a rebellion, their own inner struggles, and those closest to them, as they work to determine whether they will save or destroy their world.