🔥 Murder. Magic. Morally grey heroines. If Wreathed in Tide and Torment isn’t already on your radar, let me introduce you to your next fantasy obsession.
Set in a gaslamp world inspired by 18th-century Scotland, Rowan MacKay immerses readers in a realm where fey magic simmers beneath the surface, crime lords rule the slums, and trust is a dangerous gamble. With sharp banter, broody detectives, and slow-burn romance, this book promises a storm of intrigue and forbidden attraction.
The Story
Aly is no stranger to survival. As an enforcer for a ruthless crime boss, she’s learned the cost of trust. But when she’s arrested for murder, she faces an impossible choice—help Inspector Calum solve the crime or rot in prison.
Calum, haunted by his past as a former captive of the fey, is determined to protect Eskal from the supernatural forces that once stole his life. But when disappearances from the city’s slums are ignored by his superiors, solving this murder might be his last shot at justice.
The catch? His key suspect, Aly, might be hiding secrets even darker than the city’s underbelly. And despite everything, he can’t seem to stay away.
Why You Need This Book
💀 Crime, Politics & Fey Intrigue – If you love mystery woven with fantasy, this book delivers.
❤️ Reluctant Allies-to-Lovers – A thief and a detective? Yes, please!
🍽 He cooks her dinner – The way to a morally grey girl’s heart.
✨ Queer-Normative World – Bi and demi rep, seamlessly woven into the story.
🌊 Atmospheric & Lush Writing – A world you can taste, feel, and fear.
Final Verdict?
If Peaky Blinders met The Cruel Prince in 18th-century Scotland, you’d get Wreathed in Tide and Torment. Rowan MacKay delivers tension, magic, and morally grey perfection in a book that will have you begging for the sequel.
⭐ 5/5 – Dark, lush, and absolutely addictive.
📖 Order now and prepare for the tide to pull you under!
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