We’re celebrating the release of In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey. This gorgeous dark fantasy is the first book in a series of interconnected fantasy standalones, and perfect for fans of Wicked, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and The Hunger Games. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway on Instagram too!

In the Wake of the Wicked (A Veridian Empire Novel)

Publication Date: November 14, 2024

Genre: Dark Fantasy/ No Spice Romance

  • Wicked meets the Hunger Games
  • Dark fantasy standalone
  • Deadly trials
  • Found family
  • Reluctant allies to lovers
  • No spice romance
  • Masquerade ball
  • Witty banter
  • Unique magic system
  • Political intrigue
  • Shifters
  • One horse trope
  • Morally grey FMC
  • Dark-haired, broody MMC
  • Curses
  • Wound tending
  • Cave scene
  • He has a tail

Wherever she goes, darkness follows.

An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary.

When a terrible curse sweeping the land forces her to enter the Decemvirate, a magical tournament among the strongest of the empire, Rose is pulled from the shadows and thrown into a world of power games, deadly trials, and entanglements with a handsome, mysterious rebel.

With divisions in the empire worsening, there may be more at stake than becoming the champion. Secrets about her magic and encounters with the all-powerful emperor make Rose question everything, leading her down a path she may never come back from.

All magic has a price, and Rose must choose: truth, love, or power?

In the Wake of the Wicked is the first book in a series of interconnected fantasy standalones. This story follows a young woman who finds herself caught up in the glory of magic and unexpected love during a time of hardship and divisions among her empire. Perfect for lovers of Wicked, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, and The Hunger Games, this book is full of deadly trials, morally grey characters, mythical creatures and shifters, unique magic, witty banter, and no spice romance that will have you swooning.

Rating & Review

5 out of 5

Magical Hunger Games? Count me in. I was completely transported into Lacey’s magical world, and got so caught up with the story I lost track of time. Lacey did a great job with the world-building, and although this is a standalone, I’d love another story in the same universe to get to explore more of it! Rose was an amazing character, I loved her independence and sass, and Leo is absolutely her perfect match. We get to see the story from both their POVs, and their unique takes on situations added depth to the story, and I enjoyed watching them progress as characters both individually and together. The story has a lot of tension, twists, and intrigue to keep you hooked, and moves along at a good pace. I can’t recommend this enough if you’re looking for a zero-spice, high tension, romantasy with characters you won’t be able to forget.

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