In the Veins of the Drowning - (The Siren Mage) by Kalie Cassidy (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An "atmospheric and evocative" (Rachel Gillig) romantasy about a threatened Siren who forges a bond with a brooding, self-righteous king in order to flee the king who raised her. Perfect for fans of One Dark Window and For the Wolf.

The monster is always slain...

Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen's bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain concealed beneath her skin.

When a neighboring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she can save their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen's power threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her--the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself.

Review Quotes

"Consider me drowning and gasping for air. In the Veins of the Drowning is as seductive as a siren's song and as haunting as the sea itself. Don't miss sinking into this gorgeous debut!" --Brittney Arena, author of A Dance of Lies

"Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy. In the Veins of the Drowning is a sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth."--Isa Agajanian, author of Modern Divination

"In the Veins of the Drowning is a seductive study of the monstrous, weaving a rich tapestry of prose and emotion in which beauty has talons, memories hold magic, and blood runs deep."--Maggie Rapier, author of Soulgazer

"Rich with atmosphere and lore, this lush fantasy is like the sea that roars at its heart: fierce and dangerous, darkly glittering. The ferocious tide of Imogen and Theo's irresistible romance will sweep you off your feet, but it is Imogen herself--grappling with her power and what it means to be a monster--who will steal your heart. A gorgeous, spellbinding debut."--Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn

"A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic, In the Veins of the Drowning ensorcelled me from the very first page."--Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under. Atmospheric and evocative, Cassidy's writing sews adventure, romance, and political intrigue together while maintaining its ominous tenor. Monsters lurk, and danger knows your name. I was completely swept away."--Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window

"As glittering as the sea and lush as its foamy waves, In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call with its mysterious lore and fierce, yet tender romance. Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine. Devastatingly atmospheric and utterly captivating."--Maddie Martinez, author of The Maiden and Her Monster

"Cassidy has written your new favorite romantasy couple: a king tormented by his honor and a siren grappling with her monstrosity, each of them walking the knife's edge of duty and desire. Sensual, gripping, and resonant as siren song, In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless."--Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

About the Author

Kalie Cassidy was born and raised in Southern California and spent over a decade working in Los Angeles as a professional theater actor, coach, and acting teacher. She now lives in the Midwest with her family and rambunctious golden retriever.