A Vow in Vengeance - (Immortal Desires) by Jaclyn Rodriguez (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Deadly tarot, wicked schemes, dangerous alliances . . . can you survive the Forge?

Sexy, action-packed, and brimming with magic, A Vow in Vengeance is an unputdownable romantasy debut.

LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN featuring gorgeous, spray-painted edges, metallic ink, and designed endpapers. This first edition is available for a limited time and while supplies last.

Rune Ryker has nothing left to lose. Everything's been stolen by the Immortals--her family, her home, her freedom. But she's done playing by their rules.

Each year, humans are forced to journey into the Immortal Realms, but twenty-year-old Rune orchestrates her own selection, determined to find her family and destroy anyone who stands in her way. Rune is used to doing whatever it takes to survive, and now she must endure the Forge, a cutthroat college for the Immortal druids' elusive tarot magic. When Rune's magic reveals itself to be the rarest and most powerful, she must live with its only other wielder--Prince Draven. As arrogant as he is ruthlessly ambitious, he's the last person she can trust.

Rune's abilities also draw the eyes of the most dangerous druids in the realms. Some want to use her. More want her dead. Draven offers to train her . . . for a price. As Rune becomes ensnared in Draven's dangerous games, she learns there are secrets at the heart of the kingdom that some will kill to protect.

And Rune and Draven's growing attraction may be the spark to ignite a brewing war.

Tropes
Enemies to Lovers
Dark Academia
Fake fated mates
Forced Proximity
Snark and Banter
Touch her and die
Tarot

Review Quotes

"A Vow in Vengeance is a staggeringly good debut novel introducing a hugely talented new voice into the romantasy genre. From the very first line, I was bewitched, and Jaclyn Rodriguez held me captive with her magic all the way to The End." --Navessa Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out

"Meet your next fabulous and original read. Banter-filled, slow burn romance, and dark tarot magic? Yes, please. Jaclyn Rodriguez is magic!" --Cecy Robson, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Bloodguard

"The perfect romantasy ... equal parts intoxicating and utterly devourable." --Alexandra Kennington, author of Blood Beneath the Snow

"An addicting, fast-paced, furious romantasy, with a refreshing and unique magic system, twists I did not see coming... I could not stop turning the pages deep into the night." --Emily Varga, internationally bestselling author of For She Is Wrath

Praise for the Most Anticipated Romantasy Debut of 2026

★★★★★ "Loved. Loved, loved, loved. Add to your TBR now, please."

★★★★★ "I absolutely devoured this book in one day. It is one of my favorite books of the year."

★★★★★ "Add to cart. Cancel plans. Prepare to fall in love with a fictional man and a world that will live rent-free in your mind."

★★★★★ "Magic, tarot, and an academy...all the fun things that are so hot right now merged into one unforgettable tale."

★★★★★ "My book of the year so far. ...Never before have I laughed and kicked my feet so hard when reading a book."

★★★★★ "Readers, who liked Fourth Wing, Spark of the Everflame, or A Court this Cruel and Lovely should put this definitely on their reading list."

★★★★★ "I absolutely devoured it...If you're a fan of dark fantasy, revenge plots, and an incredibly satisfying slow burn romance, you need this book in your life."

★★★★★ "A STUNNING romantasy debut and the best one you'll read in a long time!!"

★★★★★ "I will probably be obsessing over these characters for a long time."

★★★★★ "This had me gripped from the first page to the very last!"

★★★★★ "This was absolutely amazing. Once I started reading, I could barely stop.... his entire story was so incredibly rich and well-written, I am absolutely going to have a hell of a book hangover!"

★★★★★ "I promise you this book will be your new obsession."

★★★★★ "This was absolutely amazing. Once I started reading, I could barely stop! A curse, slow burn?, forced proximity, lots of banter, fake mates/fake relationship, found family-ish."

★★★★★ "A compelling blend of fantasy, romance, and survival that kept me reading until 3am. Dark prince? Check. Sassy FMC? Absolutely. Danger, stakes, and an insane slow burn? All there."

★★★★★ "I loved it. Totally completely utterly loved it."

★★★★★ "A Vow in Vengeance completely captivated me. From the first chapter, I was drawn into a dark, enchanting world filled with sharp tension and high stakes."

★★★★★ "A godsdamned masterpiece of fantasy!"

★★★★★ "I will be recommending this book to everyone I've ever met."

★★★★★ "This gave me serious Fourth Wing vibes. It was intense, romantic, and totally addictive.

★★★★★ "This book will be the new BookTok and Booksta will be obsessed with. I can see it now. I have never Pre-ordered a book so fast in my life!!"

About the Author

Jaclyn Rodriguez is a biracial author of Puerto Rican heritage who has been madly in love with fantasy since before she could walk, forever drawn to magic and the impossible. If there are high stakes and intricate world-building, she's in, and she adores a strong romantic subplot, the more complicated the better. She spends her non-writing time practicing archery, and deconstructing her favorite TV shows and films. She currently lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, son, and two quirky dogs. A Vow in Vengeance will be her debut.