The Garden of Rotted Roots
Mythos of the Hollowed Souls, #4
by Ariana August
Perfect for fans of high-heat fantasy—think Ice Planet Barbarians spice meets Naomi Novik's worldbuilding. This series reads like your favorite bingeable show—that delicious 'something's coming' tension, each character peeling back another layer, twisting what you thought you knew into something else entirely. Dark, addictive, and so much fun to untangle.
______________________________________________
Welcome back to Nuama. In this decadent realm, winged women rule. Men are trained in the domestic and pleasure arts. Life is peaceful, pleasurable, and safe—until traitors are discovered in the household of the Empress.
But that isn't the only threat facing Nuama—an ancient hellrealm is bleeding into theirs. If the flow of evil cannot be staunched, both worlds will shatter.
In Book Four, every character has something at risk—someone they're terrified to lose. Meanwhile, the search for The Awakener continues into parts of Nuama never seen before...
Welcome back to paradise. Enjoy it while it lasts.
- Queernorm world
- Open-door, high-heat scenes
- Morally grey to downright wicked characters—TW below.
______________________________________________
"The cliffs of Corestone were dotted with skygates, each with its own sunsprawl. Heavy vines and drooping trees snaked down the mineral-rich stone, covered in fruits that could be easily plucked. Blossoms of all types grew in cracks, crevices, and seemingly from the rock itself. He counted at least twenty different flowering plants and seven different fruiting vines as their boat approached the shore..."
______________________________________________
Find More Reviews On Goodreads!
