Our Vicious Oaths

A fae princess fights a patriarchal system in this sizzling romantasy from Davenport (the Blood Gift series). Kadeesha Mercier, princess of the Aether fae dominion, has been promised in marriage to Rishaud Timmu, king of the Hyperion fae and ruler of all fae dominions, since infancy. Dreading the thought of being tied forever to the cruel Rishaud, Kadeesha sneaks out on the eve of their wedding for “one final night of freedom” at a sex club. There, she enjoys an explosive encounter with a man she doesn’t realize is Malachizrien “Malachi” Diamundis, king of the Apollyon fae, who’s come to the wedding on a mission of revenge on behalf of his disenfranchised people. The next day, Kadeesha’s infidelity comes to light just as the ceremony is about to begin. Rishaud lashes out, murdering Kadeesha’s father and many other Aether royals. Malachi intercedes, fighting off Rishaud before taking Kadeesha as his somewhat willing hostage. The pair initially resent each other, but, after lots more hot sex, tender feelings grow. This unexpected alliance is not without danger, however, as Rishaud marches to Apollyon lands to reclaim what he believes is his. Davenport never takes her foot off the gas, with high-heat love scenes and gripping tension from start to finish. This is bound to be a BookTok smash. (Oct.)