The City That Shattered The World

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by Fiona Fenn

Happily ever after isn’t all that magical…

With Hell’s chasm closed and magic sealed away, Orpheus and Fenrir find themselves at the center of the Empire’s reconstruction. But when mysterious assailants kidnap Orpheus to a city once powered by the chasm he closed—the redeemed villain discovers all magic may not be lost…only his.

Presented with a choice: Fix the city or die, Orpheus comes face-to-face with a young mage named Gwen whose magic is too weak to cast a spell, let alone help the broken city. Enamored by the former dark sorcerer, Gwen offers to help keep Orpheus’ missing powers a secret in exchange for magical tutelage, buying Orpheus the time he needs for Fenrir to come to his rescue.

But when weeks pass without Fenrir’s arrival while Gwen only grows stronger, Orpheus looks to his unlikely student and wonders…

Is there a way to steal Gwen’s magic and save himself?

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Praise for Book 1:

“The Crack at the Heart of Everything” by Fiona Fenn is an enchanting debut that masterfully weaves dark magic, redemption, and a tender slow-burn romance into a captivating LGBTQ+ fantasy. Perfect for fans of character-driven tales, snarky banter, and epic redemption arcs, this novel is an adventure brimming with cozy vibes, emotional depth, and a romance that will sweep you off your feet.” – Aiden Thomas, NYT Bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials

An emotional, witty fantasy which surprises and delights, Fenn’s debut weaves together a powerful story about finding one’s place in the world, being open to love, and defying fate to live the story one wants to tell.” – Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins On Their Bones

I honestly can’t recommend this book enough. It’s definitely in my top five books of 2024″ (5 stars) – NetGalley Review

I ate this book up in less than a day, no sleep or breaks required.” (5 stars) – NetGalley Review

Would totally recommend this book to lovers of fantasy books that like a well fleshed out MC.” (5 stars) – NetGalley Review

“For a debut novel, this book is genuinely incredible!” (5 stars) – NetGalley Review

I devoured it, staying up until three AM to finish it despite knowing my toddler would wake me up only a few hours later. I regret nothing.” (5 stars) – NetGalley Review

Book Type

Trade Paper, Hard Cover