The hottest forced proximity x forbidden romance vampire story to sink your fangs into this year!

I’ll be forced to take the crown, simply because of who my parents are. Never mind that my skin, my eyes, the way I move, everything will give me away for what I am.

Human.

In a world ruled by vampires.

As sole heir to the House of Raven, there is nothing Emelia can’t have. The only problem is, she doesn’t want it.

But when the mysterious Kyle enters her closed-off existence, she sees a way out. As rebellion and dark forces swirl around her, Emelia has a choice to make – leave everyone she loves behind, or stay and accept her destiny…

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Holy guacamole, I was not expecting most of what happened from the 3rd act until the end… It was so painful and then so satisfying'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Delivers all the broody, bloodthirsty vampire drama you want, but with a modern twist that’ll have you flipping pages…the perfect mix of adventure, angst, and just enough swoon-worthy moments to keep you hooked'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this read…kept me captive until the end'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Their forced proximity only makes the slow-burn romance even more delicious…Fans of *Twilight* will love the blend of romance and supernatural intrigue'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Did someone say BETRAYAL??? This book hurt'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It’s not very often that I don’t see a plot twist coming, and I won’t give any spoilers but…this book ruined me'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Takes you on a thrilling ride from page one...the fast-paced narrative had me gripped right at the start. The twists and turns kept my heart racing, and the characters were vividly brought to life'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was hooked; he embodies the typical morally gray romantic lead'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Let’s talk about the ending!…It was so shocking that I’m left wondering what comes next'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Not what I was expecting. It is even better'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a good read!…The plot is fantastic, the characters are perfect! I loved it'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A hauntingly beautiful tale, perfect for anyone seeking a fresh take on vampire romance'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A new angle on vampire lore, blending elements of political intrigue, a coming-of-age drama, and romance…It did give me some "Twilight" vibes'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An engrossing vampire romance that deftly blends elements of forced proximity and forbidden love…[it] offers a novel interpretation on the traditional vampire myth while capturing the difficulties of identity, rebellion, and the weight of fate'

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Screw some of the other reviews—I really liked this!…It has deeper themes that I think some readers overlooked'