A new month means a new Book of the Month, and July’s selection is one that immediately caught my attention with its dark folklore vibes, deadly competition, and promises of forbidden magic.
✨ The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda Connolly
This dark romantasy blends Irish folklore, political intrigue, dangerous magic, and a high-stakes royal tournament into a story that sounds tailor-made for fantasy readers who love tension, betrayal, and impossible choices.
Synopsis
Nineteen-year-old Maeve Fallon will do anything to save her dying sister—even make a deal with a rebel leader.
In exchange for forbidden magic that could save her sister’s life, Maeve agrees to infiltrate a deadly winner-takes-all royal tournament and assassinate the High King. But as alliances blur, secrets unravel, and feelings begin to complicate her mission, Maeve must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the people she loves.
When the Priest’s most loyal follower, Reeve Ashton, is captured, he offers Viri a chance to avenge her parents . . . for a price. She knows better than to bargain with a reaper, let alone this reaper, but his offer is too good to resist.
With dark Irish folklore, romance, political scheming, and deadly trials, The Lure of Wolves and Whispers promises an unforgettable adventure.
