Innamorata

On an island where death magic once reigned supreme, two cousins plot revenge against the conqueror who destroyed their noble house—but their carefully orchestrated schemes begin to crumble when the silent, brilliant Agnes finds herself dangerously drawn to Liuprand, the golden heir of the very throne she's meant to betray. Caught between duty to her family's dark legacy and a passion that could unravel everything, Agnes must navigate forbidden libraries, ancient necromancy, and the intoxicating pull of a love that feels like both salvation and damnation. Ava Reid crafts an absolutely gorgeously gruesome gothic fantasy where every shadow hides secrets, every character is deliciously morally compromised, and the line between vengeance and surrender blurs into something haunting and unforgettable. If you crave dark, atmospheric romance steeped in folktale horror and characters whose hearts are as twisted as the magic they wield, this is your next obsession.