In the Ravenous Dark

In the Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland is a dark young adult fantasy that also has the contexts of magic, rebellion, and complex relationships. In the city of Thanopolis, magic users are bound to undead spirits, both guardians and controllers. Rovan, a pansexual blood mage, hides her powers after her father’s death. But, an accidental revelation binds her to a spirit, thrusting her into a world of palace fascination and deception.

Amidst this great uncertainty, she beholds with her feelings for two individuals: Lydea, a lusty, rebellious princess, and Ivrilos, a handsome spirit who can manipulate her body and soul. Together, they unearth a secret that threatens Thanopolis, spellbinding Rovan to ignite a rebellion in both the mortal realm and the underworld. Trust is scarce, betrayal looms, and Rovan’s heart hangs in the balance.