This is a regular feature, where I shine a light on an indie/ small print/ debut author who has submitted their details to me on the Indie spotlight page.
So, let’s get started with today’s spotlight:
Indie spotlight: Ellie Tru
About Ellie Tru
Ellie is an author, a cat mom, a teacher, and a Hydrocephalus survivor. She writes YA romantasy with strong characters and surprise endings!
Where to follow Ellie Tru
The Wolf of Blood Roses – Ellie Tru
A healer with no magic. A princess with no mercy. A fate neither of them can escape.
In the kingdom of Ascela, a rigid caste system demands that every child, upon turning seventeen, demonstrate their magical abilities before the royal family. Aria Byrne has spent her entire life preparing for this Exhibition under the tutelage of her father, the village healer.
However, there is one major problem: Aria has no magic. Under the law, this is a death sentence, or worse—it could result in her enslavement to the ruthless royal Westfall line. With her Exhibition fast approaching, Aria’s survival hinges on her ability to outwit the Westfalls and leverage her charm and knowledge of herbalism to escape her fate.
Princess Rosalind Westfall, second-born child of the elite Gilded Wolf caste, is feared for her cruelty and cunning. Burdened by a haunting past, she has grown increasingly isolated, trusting few as she navigates the dangerous political waters of Ascela. As she vies with her merciless brother, Idris Westfall, for the throne, Roz’s world is thrown into turmoil when she encounters Aria at the Exhibition. The collision of their destinies ignites a spark that will challenge everything they believe about the kingdom, its magic, and their place within it.
An extract from The Wolf of Blood and Roses
“Are you ready to play, pup?” Princess Rosalind murmured, her pretty mouth turned up in a cruel slash of a smile. It didn’t matter if Aria was ready or not, because the princess released her and she crumpled to the floor. She had no time to think. No time to process what was happening. Princess Rosalind gripped her by the chin and, in a quick, practiced motion, slit her throat with a bejeweled dagger she must have concealed under her skirt. Aria’s eyes widened as the blood began to pour from her wound. Princess Rosalind watched dispassionately for a long moment, letting Aria cough and sputter and clutch her neck. “Lest you should forget,” the princess murmured softly, “who you now serve. This is your first lesson.”
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