Broken Souls and Bones - (The Broken Souls and Bones) by Lj Andrews (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Lyra Bien intended to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed king in the fortress of Stonegate. Until Roark Ashwood--the prince's silent guard and rumored killer for the crown--invades her village and uncovers the truth behind the silver scars in her eyes. To save her best friend from death, she's forced to reveal her abilities, and is immediately claimed by the crown as the next melder. To be the King's melder is to be revered and feared in equal measures, but above all it is a slow death sentence. Lyra is determined to find a way to free herself and her friends from bondage. But first she must get more information from the silent, brooding sentry who first took her captive"--

Book Synopsis

Together they'll restore a divided kingdom--or burn it down--in this new romantasy from USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation LJ Andrews.

Lyra Bien intended to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed king in the fortress of Stonegate. Until Roark Ashwood--the prince's silent guard and rumored killer for the crown--invades her village and uncovers the truth behind the silver scars in her eyes. To save her best friend from death, she's forced to reveal her abilities, and is immediately claimed by the crown as the next melder.

To be the King's melder is to be revered and feared in equal measures, but above all it is a slow death sentence. Lyra is determined to find a way to free herself and her friends from bondage. But first she must get more information from the silent, brooding sentry who first took her captive: Roark.

As Lyra gets closer to Roark, she soon learns he's nothing like she assumed--and in fact everything she needs. The more they work as allies, the harder it becomes to ignore the growing passion between them. After a sinister truth is revealed, Roark and Lyra must choose to stand against all they know, or accept their dark destiny.

Review Quotes

"LJ Andrews transports us into a rich and dangerous Norse-inspired world. With angst and sizzling romance, pulse-pounding action, and plot twists that left my jaw on the floor, I was hooked from the very first page!"--Demi Winters, author of The Ashen series

"Powerful and gripping, Broken Souls and Bones has everything a romantasy reader wants - strong writing, fascinating magic, and a romance to absolutely swoon over. I guarantee you'll love Lyra, Roark, and the compelling, Norse-inspired world they live in. I knew from the first page that I'd be giving this one a rave review, and sure enough, it's five fierce and dazzling stars from me!"--India Holton, USA Today bestselling author

"LJ Andrews is a powerhouse within the romantasy genre. Broken Souls and Bones has everything you could want--a unique magic system, a vivid world, and a swoony romance that's both tender and scorching."--Olivia Rose Darling, USA Today bestselling author of Fear the Flames

"The absolute perfect blend of intrigue, lore, and swoon-worthy characters, LJ brings you everything you could want and more. Broken Souls and Bones has you obsessively turning the pages while wishing Roark would sign his words on your cheek. This is a romantasy book I'm still thinking about days later, and one I know I'll be rereading because the characters feel like coming home."--Melissa K. Roehrich, author of Lady of Darkness

"Set in a brutal world and brimming with atmospheric lore, LJ Andrews has crafted a tale of dark magic and forbidden lovers. The passionate bond between Roark and Lyra swept me away like a windstorm--fierce, elemental, and breathtaking."--Natalia Jaster, author of the Foolish Kingdoms and Vicious Faeries series

"L.J. Andrews has created an intriguing fantasy world full of secrets and romance that kept me hooked from start to finish! With dark magic, warring clans, and a morally grey love interest willing to get his hands dirty protecting the main character, the book was impossible to put down. Every reveal had my jaw on the floor! Romantasy fans will be frantic for the sequel."--Alexandra Kennington, author of Blood Beneath the Snow

"LJ Andrews delivers a romantasy showstopper with Broken Souls and Bones. The characters leap off the page and straight into your heart. Between the unique magic system, intricate world-building, and addictive romance, you won't be able to put it down."--Julie Johnson, author of The Wind Weaver

"Expertly weaving together loyalty, love, and lore, Broken Souls and Bones offers a compelling narrative that will have romantasy readers enthralled."--Booklist

About the Author

LJ Andrews is a USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance. She could live in dark worlds with brutal romantic heroes all day. When she isn't writing, she's keeping her four kids alive, spending time with her hot husband, or enjoying the mountains of Utah.