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Veins of Sapphire, Hearts of Steel
Paperback
Series: The Destiny of Terraqua Trilogy, Book 1
Publisher: Staten House
Published: Mar 3 2025
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In a world divided by power and magic, two princesses-one arranged alliance-are bound by fate and a love that could change everything.
Step into the enchanting realm of Terraqua, where Princess Orla, a stoic and fierce warrior, collides with Princess Aurelia, a confident and compassionate visionary. They find themselves thrust into an arranged marriage that holds the fate of their kingdoms in the balance. As they grapple with their conflicting desires and the weight of duty, they must navigate treacherous political landscapes and looming threats of war.
Amidst the backdrop of a realm teeming with magic and enchanting characters, the two princesses embark on a captivating journey of love, magic, personal discovery, and the resilience needed to win a war deeper than the one at their borders.
While their alliance unfolds, magical forces intertwine, shaping destinies and forging unexpected bonds. They uncover hidden truths about themselves and the world around them, confronting powerful forces that seek to tear them apart.
Join Princess Aurelia and Princess Orla on a dark and epic adventure filled with intrigue, romance, and the timeless struggle for freedom in a world on the brink of change.
Disclaimers- Intended for audiences 18+. Reader discretion is advised.
Trigger Warning:
Your mental health is important to me, and so is the opportunity to share stories that might resonate deeply-or occasionally hit a nerve. Yes, this is fiction set in a fantastical world, but it draws from real parts of myself-some beautiful, some messy, some a bit broken, and some that I've stitched back together. You'll find moments here that may feel a bit too real, like navigating the dark and jagged corners of the human heart, with love, compassion, and humor, to light the way.
This journey includes themes of trauma, grief, identity, and resilience, sprinkled with the strength it takes to find ourselves and keep going. Please take what serves you and leave the rest. And if the journey gets too intense, it's okay to step away. Your peace of mind comes first.
This book contains mature and potentially triggering themes, including but may not be limited to:
-Graphic sex scenes
-Graphic sexual use of items(i.e. knife, wax, belt, water)
-Tentacle erotica
-LGBTQ+ identities, romance, and sex
-Graphic sexual assault (SA)
-Memories/Flashbacks of groping, fondling, and grooming by a peer at various ages.
-Physical assault
-Emotional abuse
-Themes of duty, war, and personal sacrifice
-Gore and violence
-Enslavement
-Self harm
-Grief
-Killing and death of loved ones
-Strong language
-Alcoholic drinking and drunkenness
-Infidelity -Between side characters.
-Occult rituals
-Fantasy religious systems with multiple deities
-Forced incapacitation (via magical drain or leech)
-Description of ptsd symptoms
-Description of anxiety attacks
-Mentions of cigar use and scent
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