Sonnets and Serpents - (A Casters & Crown Novel) by Elizabeth Lowham (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Silas Bennett grew up in a kingdom where magic-users are persecuted, especially those with the rare ability to transform into animals. After discovering he could shapeshift into a serpent, Silas was nearly killed--only to escape to a neighboring kingdom where he could study and use his magic freely. Now, he is determined to become a professor at the university he calls home, even though he is only nineteen. But first he must distinguish himself in his research field by proving that legendary magic stealers exist.

Princess Eliza, a hopeless romantic inspired by sonnets and their promises of true love, refuses to believe her beloved Henry perished at sea. She will do whatever it takes to find him and bring him home--even if it means traveling to another country and asking for help from a shapeshifting outcast.

With Eliza's relentless optimism pitted against Silas's unyielding cynicism, the two enemies can't seem to have a civil conversation. But when they are unexpectedly bound by a pair of magical bracelets, which can only be unlocked by a kiss of true love, they quickly discover that they'll have to work together as they navigate different languages, their past prejudices and fears, and a blossoming relationship. When their search for the truth about magic stealers threatens both Silas's magic and Eliza's safety, the two must learn to be vulnerable and trust each other's hearts.

Review Quotes

"The core themes--balancing love and fear, connection and betrayal, and unlearning the dehumanization of others--resonate deeply, and the storytelling is warm and sincere . . . An enjoyable light fantasy."

"Exciting . . . [Eliza] grows from a hopeless romantic with a soft spot for sonnets into a fiery leader, while Silas goes from a cynical loner to someone who can embrace the love Eliza extends to him. In their race to unravel the mystery of the disappearances, Silas and Eliza go from strangers to allies to lovers, learning to give one another grace so as not to repeat the mistakes of their past."

"With fascinating world building, a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance, and plenty of twists, SONNETS AND SERPENTS will ensnare you, holding you captive until the final breathless moments."

"Sonnets and Serpents had me gasping, laughing, and wistfully sighing from the first page to the last. With an immersive world full of lovable characters, magic, and plenty of swoon, Lowham's latest work is the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance! This book will hold a permanent spot in my heart and on my shelf."

"An absolute delight! . . . Elizabeth has created a story that leaves you not only swooning, but absolutely enchanted."

About the Author

Elizabeth Lowham began writing at fifteen years old and never stopped. She is a two-time award-winning author, as well as a Reading the West and Foreword INDIE Book of the Year finalist. A lifelong obsession with fairy tales led her to begin her publishing journey with fairy-tale retellings--Beauty Reborn and Astra Remade--before she found her home in no-spice romantasy with Casters and Crowns. Her own version of happily ever after is happening with her family in Colorado and involves copious amounts of snuggles, chocolate truffles, and cozy books.