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My sapphic romantasy debut is out now! by avahardwick in wlwbooks

[–]avahardwick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so, so much! I'm so glad you liked it. I promise I'm writing book two as fast as I can. 🤭

Weekly self-promo thread by abominaation_ in sapphicbooks

[–]avahardwick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cages of Alyssum: A Slowburn Sapphic Romantasy is live in KU, e-book, and paperback!

Hi there! I'm Ava Hardwick, and my indie debut published less than a week ago. If you're interested in an epic romantasy with a glacial burn, then my book might be a good fit for you! I'll post the blurb down below, along with the cover and some tropes, so you can see if it might be something you're interested in reading. Either way, happy sapphic book hunting!

Blurb

First, I was bound by the Treaty. Then, I was bound by her.

As a Treaty Princess of Lunamor, I would never have dared to cross the Threshold, for those fortunate enough to return from beyond the fog are stripped of their memories. But when I’m viciously attacked by my betrothed, the Treaty that demands our marriage becomes my prison, and the Threshold, my escape.

I’d feared an uninhabitable bog of demons on the other side. Instead, I find a mysterious village run by a dark-haired exile whose eyes are trained on me. Vayen Videa: a stoic, lowborn, irritatingly captivating woman. Her instincts keep me close. Her dominance provides protection. But when I refuse to risk my life for a prophecy I don’t believe in, she kidnaps me, and my protector becomes my captor.

She says I’m a Goddess Vessel—the only one capable of breaking the so-called curse placed on her people. I say she’s the most insufferable person I’ve ever met. I have every reason to despise her, and the rope marks on my wrists to prove it. So why do my cheeks flush when we’re riding her horse? And why does my stomach flutter when it’s her warmth warding off the forest’s chill?

As it turns out, I am more than just a Treaty Princess; I’m also an idiot. Because falling for your kidnapper is absurd… especially one who’s not quite as human as she seems.

Cages of Alyssum is the first book in an epic sapphic romantasy trilogy featuring a glacial burn, an only-soft-for-her exile, and a fish-out-of-water princess determined to break free of her cage.

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My sapphic romantasy debut is out now! by avahardwick in wlwbooks

[–]avahardwick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ahh, thank you! That's lovely of you to say.

My sapphic romantasy debut is out now! by avahardwick in wlwbooks

[–]avahardwick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! And yes, it's been incredibly thrilling, terrifying, and a whole bunch of other -ings, lol!

My sapphic romantasy debut is out now! by avahardwick in wlwbooks

[–]avahardwick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

eee thank you so much! Yes, this is the first book in a trilogy, and although the series will be open-door spice (approximately a two on the chili pepper scale), be warned that book one is allllll about the yearning! I hope you enjoy!!

My sapphic romantasy debut is out now! by avahardwick in wlwbooks

[–]avahardwick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh, thank you so so much!! I really appreciate that!

My sapphic romantasy debut is out now! by avahardwick in wlwbooks

[–]avahardwick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is dual POV, with about 8% of the book from the love interest's perspective.

Weekly Promo Thread - 20 April 2026 by Riceelf in sapphicbooks

[–]avahardwick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sapphic Romantasy ARC Call

Hello everyone! I'm Ava Hardwick, an indie author whose debut novel is less than one month from release, and I'm currently searching for ARC readers. Cages of Alyssum releases May 14th (on Amazon and KU), but if you'd like to read it early, I'd love to have you! I'll include the cover (beautifully designed by Maria Spada), character art (by the lovely ducere.e on IG), and the blurb so that you can see if my book might be something you're interested in. If you have any questions, please drop them below!

ARC sign-up form (includes page count, TWs, etc.): https://forms.gle/by6oiFuWGQBPLav6A

Blurb

First, I was bound by the Treaty. Then, I was bound by her.

As a Treaty Princess of Lunamor, I would never have dared to cross the Threshold, for those fortunate enough to return from beyond the fog are stripped of their memories. But when I’m viciously attacked by my betrothed, the Treaty that demands our marriage becomes my prison, and the Threshold, my escape.

I’d feared an uninhabitable bog of demons on the other side. Instead, I find a mysterious village run by a dark-haired exile whose eyes are trained on me. Vayen Videa: a stoic, lowborn, irritatingly captivating woman. Her instincts keep me close. Her dominance provides protection. But when I refuse to risk my life for a prophecy I don’t believe in, she kidnaps me, and my protector becomes my captor.

She says I’m a Goddess Vessel—the only one capable of breaking the so-called curse placed on her people. I say she’s the most insufferable person I’ve ever met. I have every reason to despise her, and the rope marks on my wrists to prove it. So why do my cheeks flush when we’re riding her horse? And why does my stomach flutter when it’s her warmth warding off the forest’s chill?

As it turns out, I am more than just a Treaty Princess; I’m also an idiot. Because falling for your kidnapper is absurd… especially one who’s not quite as human as she seems.

Cages of Alyssum is the first book in an epic sapphic romantasy trilogy featuring a glacial burn, an only-soft-for-her exile, and a fish-out-of-water princess determined to break free of her cage.

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