
Chained
Lacey Lehotzky
A Choice of Light and Dark #1
A princess chained in darkness her whole life is finally rescued — but the Night Throne holds darker secrets still.
Description
Princess Izidora of the Night Realm was kidnapped at birth, chained in darkness, abused by her captors, and wholly unaware an entire world was looking for her. That is until the eve of her 21st birthday, when the Nighthounds, led by the striking High Lord Kazimir, rescue her from a cave in the highest peak in the land. Now, the Lost Princess must reclaim her power before they reach the vicious capital of the Night Realm, where the story everyone was told about her disappearance might have been just that - a story. Will Izidora overcome her trauma or succumb to the whims of the madman who sits on the Night Throne?Perfect for fans of ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crystal Bloom, and The Plated Prisoner Series.Chained is the first in a new dark romantasy series, suitable for 18+. It contains dark, graphic, and intense scenes that some readers might find disturbing. This is not a beginner-friendly dark book. Please review the full list of trigger warnings. Your mental health matters!
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