Exquisite Ruin
Exquisite Ruin by AdriAnne May, published by Simon and Schuster on March 25, 2025, is a darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth. This 384-page novel unfolds in a labyrinth where Sadaré, a powerful sorceress, awakens with no memory of her past. Alongside her is Daesra, a hostile immortal bound by his own quest for power and revenge. Together, they must navigate the deadly maze and confront the monster that prevents their escape, all while grappling with the intense and complicated passion that develops between them.
As Sadaré and Daesra traverse the labyrinth, they form a tenuous alliance, revealing glimpses of their shared history filled with passion and pain. The maze itself becomes increasingly alive, challenging their survival and forcing Sadaré to confront the secrets of her past. Themes of eroticism, dark fantasy, and romance intertwine as the characters face not only external threats but also the internal struggles that arise from their entwined fates. This edition invites readers into a world where the boundaries of desire and danger blur, making for a compelling exploration of love and betrayal.
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In this darkly romantic reimagining of the Minotaur myth, a sorceress and a demon are entwined in sensual battle to escape a deadly maze and reclaim their freedom.
In this deadly maze, the most dangerous thing may be the passion between them.
Sadaré wakes in a labyrinth, remembering nothing except that she is a powerful sorceress. Her only companion is a hostile immortal named Daesra—beautiful, dangerous, and demonic—who bound his divine soul for power and revenge.
Despite their animosity, the two have no choice but to work together to reach the center and defeat the monster who prevents their escape. But the longer they wander, the more deadly and alive the maze becomes—and the more Sadaré finds herself drawn to Daesra in ways she can’t explain.
As sorceress and demon develop a tenuous truce, the labyrinth gives Sadaré glimpses of their shared history of passion and pain that make her question everything she knows. Unlocking the secrets of her past may be the only way to survive and heal their entwined fates—but as she learns more about the betrayals that brought them to the labyrinth, Sadaré begins to fear that the monster at the center could be Daesra…or even herself.
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