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Orrinir Relickim received an unusual wedding present from his husband, Uileac Korviridi: Bannain, a disobedient horse who seems determined to end his marriage. One explosive kick from the animal leaves Uileac critically injured just days before the Feast of the Horse, a festival celebrating equines and their country's magic High Poetry system.Unable to participate in the festival's archery competition, Uileac lashes out at Orrinir in a series of tense confrontations that challenge their relationship like never before. Orrinir must balance his insecurities with affection for his prideful husband, whose single-minded focus on success causes deep frustration for both men. Between rousing fight scenes and beautiful poetry, the couple shares moments of deep intimacy that leave them emotionally exposed.Character-driven and deeply heartfelt, Pride Before a Fall offers a greater glimpse into the world of Breme, whose existence hinges upon power-infused poetry. Luscious prose will whisk you away into a realm melding realism and fantasy for a unique reading experience.

Uileac Korviridi, orphaned at age 11 during a raid on the family farm, cherishes the happy memories of living with his late parents. Fond reminiscences are all he has to comfort him in the stern confines of the War Academy, where young boys are trained to protect their besieged nation from a powerful enemy. Even as he forces enthusiasm for his military studies, he must balance his loyalty to his little sister, Cerie, who is training at the High Poetry Society to become a magical wordsmith.In contrast to Uileac's bucolic past, Orrinir Relickim is a former Future Boy: one given up to the War Academy by neglectful parents before enrolling in training. His life has been typified by invisibility, making him desperate to gain attention from anyone - especially Uileac.The two start as resentful quasi-enemies: Uileac despises Orrinir's success in their studies, while Orrinir resents Uileac's happy childhood and delicate looks. However, as they understand one another better, they cannot resist this pull they don't yet understand. What follows is a tale of teenage longing, with all the awkwardness and miscommunication it entails.Set in a sweeping world with poetry magic, 9 Years Yearning offers a brief glimpse into a beautiful country besieged by its enemies, constricted by a mountain range made with words. With lush descriptions, deep emotion, and lyrical prose, this novella sets the stage for grander conflicts in the 10-part Eirenic Verses series. Dive into a world where poetry makes power, seen through the eyes of two young men preparing for war.

A gritty, grimdark fantasy adventure starring a rogueish spy, magical poetry, political intrigue, and shocking body horror.Mordrek Willets loves women, mules, and murder – not necessarily in that order. Plucked from Sina's rough streets and forced to serve as a spy for the queen, he's built a reputation as a pragmatic mercenary who will stop at nothing to achieve his objectives.Still bloody from another difficult assignment, Mordrek is sent to somewhere he never imagined he'd see: Breme, a hermit country huddled behind a mountain range supposedly built by poetry magic. His objective is to learn everything he can about this incredible skill, which has protected the Bremish from their technologically advanced neighbors for centuries.Yet Mordrek has one fatal flaw. He gets infatuated far too easily. And far too hard.Unfortunately for him, he'll be surrounded by High Poets: the powerful, all-female coven that can bend the world through their words.As he gathers enemy intelligence and subtly interrogates the High Poets, Mordrek finds himself hopelessly entangled with one in particular: Juliska Sygnus, an intelligent young healer. They dance around one another, Mordrek struggling not to reveal his mission – or break Juliska's heart.What he learns, both about Breme and about himself, takes almost everything from him. His pride. His loyalty. His love.The fourth main book in the Eirenic Verses finally takes the reader across the mountains to Sina, offering a greater understanding of this long-standing conflict. Powerful prose, doomed love, and delicate poetry intertwine to create a unique fantasy spy thriller that will stay with readers long after the final line.

Complicated grief takes center stage in this cathartic, character-driven fantasy novel. Uileac Korviridi can never forget his parents, killed at their family farm while he hid from savage soldiers. He strives to honor their names in his every action, whether that is protecting his little sister Cerie or avenging their deaths as a cavalryman.Which is exactly why he can't fathom that his husband, infantryman Orrinir Relickim, could delight at the news that his estranged father is dying.Horrified at the idea of abandoning a blood relative, Uileac pushes Orrinir to make peace with his parents, only to be rebuffed in vicious terms. He struggles to reconcile this image of a vengeful son - one who could even pull a sword on him - with the spouse he promised to love in this life and beyond.What Uileac can't understand are the terrible ordeals Orrinir suffered at his father's hand. These painful memories are revealed only in snatches, as if the stories themselves were beaten beyond recognition. Abandoned at age six to become a child soldier, Orrinir mourns not just the loss of a father but of a better past.With heartbreaking expositions of grief, loss, and trauma, Funeral of Hopes examines the difficulties domestic violence survivors face when confronted with the abuser's death. Delicate prose highlights these complicated feelings in a sensitive yet stirring portrait of one son's pain. This third novel in the Eirenic Verses series features more High Poetry, the native magic system, as well as a deeper sense of place.

LGBTQ literary fantasy gains a gritty edge in this character-driven thriller, where poetry is a weapon and every verse requires blood.Cerie Korviridi has trained for over a decade to achieve the greatest torture: having her fingernails torn out as a pledge to the goddess Poesy. With this sacrifice, she gains High Poetry, a form of literature magic. The feminine spiritual force is the very reason that her country, Breme, has never been overtaken by their enemies, a hostile force beyond the mountains.This ritual was meant to be a sacred moment, a time when she could reflect on the magic of poetry. Instead, she's drawn into a race against time when her elder brother, the calculating cavalryman Uileac Korviridi, arrives with devastating news."e;Orrinir was captured by the Sinans. I need Cerie's help."e;Accomplished infantryman Orrinir Relickim is known for two things: his powerful swordsmanship and deep devotion to his husband Uileac. Political intrigue has always been beyond his purview; he does his work and goes home. But international conflicts dig their claws into him when the Sinans break an ancient code against hostage-taking. Dragged into a sacred cave with his best friend and six hostile warriors, he must pray his husband will find him. Or try to fight his way out.What begins as a simple rescue mission spirals out of control until it challenges the very foundations of Bremish society - and the family ties between all three. Complex loyalties shatter the simple idea of "e;good vs. evil,"e; while uncaring institutions use Uileac, Orrinir, and Cerie as political pawns.Romance is rebellion. Love is pain. And beyond it all, poetry has the power to make miracles or take a human life.In Absent All Light, the fifth book in the main Eirenic Verses series, readers finally see Cerie come into her own as a sharp-tongued, pragmatic protagonist. An emotionally complex, established queer relationship offers a refreshing spin on the romantasy genre, but with the visceral intensity of military thrillers.This literary fantasy story, underpinned by an established relationship and sibling bonds, is perfect for those who love The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller or A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske.