Her Soul for a Crown

Anula Ramanayake of Anuradhapura calculated her ascent the moment she was orphaned—when her village burned in an endless war and the gods forsook her prayers. First, she would marry the raja. Then, she would poison him and take the throne for herself and her people. But when an unexpected coup thwarts her careful plans, Anula is left with one desperate option. She offers her soul to the cursed gods she renounced in exchange for the crown. In the Second Heavens, Reeri the Blood Yakka, the most dangerous and powerful of his clan, hears her prayer. For eons, he's waited for such a valuable offering—one that could finally give him the chance to kill his divine tormentor and return his fellow Yakkas to their former glory on earth. Reeri accepts Anula's bargain, tethering them until their goals are achieved, or until they die.

"Her Soul for a Crown grabbed me from the very first page and hasn't let go since. It's everything I crave in a book and more--an eloquently crafted romantasy woven together with a rich, captivating historical backdrop." -- Jeneane O'Riley, USA Today bestselling author

"This is the kind of immersive, magical book--rich with vivid world building, stunning imagery, and fascinating lore--that will sweep you out of this world and into another one. Rameera reimagines the story of Anula of Anuradhapura with compassion and care, and the result is a deeply romantic portrait of a powerful woman and her great love. Fans of Costanza Casati's Babylonia and Eilish Quin's Medea will devour this glittering historical romantasy." -- Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn

"An absolute masterclass that lures readers into a unique world with deadly consequences and compulsively readable characters. Pick it up and watch the pages fly." -- Scott Reintgen, New York Times bestselling author of A Door in the Dark