All's Fair in Love and Blood
Jennifer Peel
5.0
We Become Darkness: A Novel
by Grace Morrow
About this book
Princess Thalia of Agripa has spent four years sharpening her blade and her hatred for Cassius, the man who broke her heart before vanishing to join the ranks of the immortal Vampyrs. But when her kingdom’s life-sustaining ore supply runs dry, Thalia is forced into a desperate marriage-of-convenience with a Vampyr prince to secure her people’s survival. Her mission is simple: travel to the enemy court, marry the prince, and dismantle the kingdom from within.
The journey becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when she discovers that Cassius, now a turned-newborn serving as the prince’s Hand, is her escort. This atmospheric paranormal romance masterfully blends political intrigue with the simmering, second-chance tension between a princess and the monster she once loved. As they navigate a court overflowing with gothic secrets and lethal betrayals, the line between duty and desire begins to blur.
Thalia soon discovers that the true danger lies not in the marriage arrangement, but in a monstrous threat rising from the shadows. To save both humans and Vampyrs, she must decide if she will remain a loyal princess or embrace the darkness growing within her. Perfect for fans of dark, immersive romantasy, this debut is a gripping, standalone journey.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
May 15, 2026
Liked it more than I thought I would. The cover gives AI art vibes, but the story doesn't. I got nervous that it would end on a cliff hanger but it doesn't. )
April 20, 2026
I hope that this is just the first of many books this author writes! I’m excited for this author to continue. )
April 21, 2026
➵4.25 ⭐️ Wonderful atmospheric (low) fantasy debut with gothic vibes. This started off pretty good. We're immediately thrown into this world of humans and vampires that's ravaged by the war between them. So the set up was pretty great but. . . What wasn't great was the repetition. For the first at least 100 pages, in just about every chapter, and in some more than once, we're constantly reminded that the FMC Thalia is angry and precisely why that is. I get it, I really do, there's a lot to be...
April 7, 2026
It wants to be dark, broody and dripping in gothic romantasy angst 🖤 and it mostly pulls that off. We’ve got Vampyrs, political marriage drama and the always delicious “oops we used to be in love and now we’re stuck together again” trope ❤️🔥 Thalia and Cassius are basically forced into couples therapy via royal obligation and the tension is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Humans vs. Vampyrs, shady court secrets, magical houses, a conveniently moody forest barrier… yes, it’s familiar but...
April 10, 2026
Thank you Alcove Press for the gifted ebook through Netgalley ! This does not affect my honest review. I was so into this one from the start!! The story was fast-paced as a standalone fantasy but it was exactly what I needed. The romance was sublimeeeee I loved the tension between Thalia and Cassius! Camilla was so fun from the start as a side character!! I knew I was going to love her as soon as I met her! Keegan was also such a gem, an amazing friend not only to Cassius but also Thalia. The...
