A Forever Unrooting of Jade and Hickory (The Rooted Realm)
Mikki Roule
by Hazel Rockwood
Wayla Spinwell is the ultimate master of disguise. Posing as a minor storm spirit at the prestigious Tracthesian Academy, she hides a volatile truth: she is actually Wave, a powerful hybrid of siren and stormbringer. For her, survival depends on blending into the background, but staying invisible becomes impossible when she is surrounded by the most dangerous—and captivating—males on campus.
This spicy paranormal romance dives deep into the high-stakes world of supernatural royalty and forbidden alliances. As Wave struggles to master her destructive magic, she finds herself tangled in a complex web of attraction with a jaguar shifter, a charming battle mage, and two princes from the demon and ice realms. In this addictive reverse-harem academy setting, trust is the rarest commodity, and the lines between enemy and protector blur with every passing day.
When the academy is dragged into the brutal power struggles of the Hell Realms, Wave is forced to stop hiding and start fighting. She must decide if protecting her secret is worth losing the men who have begun to claim her heart. Perfect for readers craving intense chemistry, hidden identities, and pulse-pounding stakes, this series opener delivers a refreshing take on the academy trope that will leave you desperate for the next installment.
March 29, 2026
This was a great read, a tale of a hidden heir to power searching for her Dad, or what happened to him. Ends up at the University to search for details, but ends up attracting all the wrong, or is that right?, attention. This world is built of powerful creatures that can absorb power from events that mirror their powers. It ends on a cliffhanger but book 2 is close to being released and I'm all in on this story. I can't see it finishing in 2 books though, too many threads. I think I found a...
May 5, 2026
Unique and well paced. This is my Genre and this story was refreshing and not recycled. Love the magic system. )
May 7, 2026
This would be five stars, except for the constant missing words and misused/wrong words, as well as a few sentences that made no sense. A few is fine, but this was every page or two. Needs editing. Which is a shame because the characters and story are great! )
April 1, 2026
Unique storyline. Emotional roller-coaster. There's some bullying from mean girl but it's not the main plot or storyline. Lots of steam, potential for more. Good amount of humor added. Great character development! )
February 25, 2026
This book was sooooo good. But, how could you do me dirty with that ending?!?! I am DYING from that cliff. )
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