Embrace the Serpent
Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara is a romantic fantasy published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 24, 2025. This 352-page novel follows the journey of Saphira, a young jeweler’s apprentice who finds herself bound to the enigmatic Serpent King through a dangerous marriage of convenience. As she navigates the treacherous dynamics of court life, Saphira must confront her fears and the dark magic that surrounds her new reality.
Readers will discover a tale filled with intrigue, as Saphira becomes entangled in a deadly game between the Serpent King and his rebellious huntsman. The narrative explores themes of power, freedom, and the complexities of love, all set against a backdrop of rich fantasy elements. With its focus on the struggles of a young woman caught between her own desires and the expectations of a ruthless empire, this edition promises to engage fans of both science fiction and fantasy.
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“An exquisite jewel of a book.” –Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
In this sweeping romantic fantasy, a dangerous deal binds a young jeweler’s apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart!
The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride–but so does a life forever trapped in the games of court.
That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira’s worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she’s found freedom in being invisible. So despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.
But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire’s grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter — even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman.
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