Vowsworn: Phase One

Action-packed .... Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing. --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!--Book Reviewer (Wish)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From #1 bestseller and USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings, comes the debut of an astounding new fantasy series, VOWSWORN, ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Callie Hart, and Holly Black.In the Five Kingdoms of Valterra, magic comes with a price—sacred oaths that grant incredible power but must never be broken.As Princess Briar Thorne prepares to swear the Sovereign's Oath on her 19th birthday, she faces her future, mapped out since birth: rule the realm, protect her people, and marry nobility. But when a midnight escape beyond palace walls leads to a chance encounter with Kieran, a humble herbalist whose freedom captivates her, Briar begins to question everything she's been raised to believe.With her betrothal to the charming yet malevolent Lord Damien Vaulter looming and mysterious raiders threatening Northaven's shores, Briar stands at an impossible crossroads. Will she honor the oath that binds her to the land and her royal duty?Or risk everything—her power, her sanity, even her life—for a love that defies everything?A breathtaking world where magic and passion collide, VOWSWORN offers immersive worldbuilding and characters caught between heart-wrenching choices. Once you enter the world of the Vowsworn, breaking free may be impossible.Future books in the series are available!Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping. --Book Reviewer (Wish)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The beginnings of something remarkable are there. --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers. --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)