A Forever Unrooting of Jade and Hickory (The Rooted Realm)
Mikki Roule
by Holly Roberds
For those who crave a romance that tastes like shadows and sin, this dark paranormal tale explores the twisted bond between a broken woman and the demon she once called her childhood guardian. Evie has spent years haunted by the memory of the monster who protected her from a traumatic past, only to abandon her when she needed him most. Now that she is grown, the hunger for his darkness has returned with a vengeance, pulling him back from the void to satisfy desires that are as perverse as they are intoxicating.
This isn’t a typical love story; it is a descent into a hell-realm where protection comes at the cost of blood and soul. As the shadows pin her down and tear her reality apart, Evie finds herself caught between the humanity her monster desperately tries to preserve and the seductive corruption she craves. Violence and ancient evils stalk her every step, pushing her toward a transformation that threatens to shatter the world around her.
Perfect for fans of pitch-black romance, this volume delivers a visceral, high-stakes experience. If you are looking for a haunting, atmospheric read that pushes boundaries, look no further than this dangerously addictive journey into the dark.
November 1, 2025
I LOVED THIS BOOK! The layers to this story! I love Evie and Shadow. He always comes to her rescue. He always protects her no matter the consequences to himself, or to her for that matter. Keeping her safe is all that matters. I was hooked from the very beginning. I could not put it down for anything. I walked around with the book in front of my face. Where I went, it went. I just had to know more. I loved the world and atmosphere that Holly created. I could feel it. I could smell it. I was...
November 1, 2025
This book was deliciously dark, much darker in my opinion than the books of The Lost Girls series from Holly Roberds that I’ve read so far. (This is absolutely a book where you need to check trigger warnings.) And I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. However, it wasn’t perfect. I don’t remember how or when I learned that this book is actually a serial. While I love a story told in a serial format and I don’t mind having those episodes gathered and put together into a single story, there...
January 5, 2026
Author needs an editor, or a better one. The timeline is messed up, and its listed in the title of the chapter, amateur mistake. Mostly bored, thought it would be better given it was 400 pages rather than a 200 page. Did a lot of skimming over, spends too long dwelling on emotions, maybe the author would have done better making this an emo\\country poem or song. Everyone hurts\\uses\\leaves you. Didn't need 400 pages to get that message out. ) 4 people found this helpful
March 25, 2026
This book. *groan* it was perfect. The suspense. The tension. The monster lover in me was dying for more. I couldnt stop reading! I also bought the audiobook. And the narrators *swoon* I fell for Shadow hard.... )
November 23, 2025
Whoa…that was a crazy good, dark and twisted story, told from the FMC’s POV. The characters were so rich, I found myself feeling for them and the issues they faced. I didn’t expect this to end on a cliffy, but I will happily read it again when the next book comes out! ) !Image 89: Need book 2!! !Image 90!Image 91: Need book 2!! !Image 92  _5 out of 5 stars_ ##### Need book 2!!
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