Once Stolen is coming July 27th!
As the image says, this mythpunk-inspired fantasy features a found family full of disabled and queer rep and a hate-to-love romance.
No one with half a brain would rob the jungle’s most notorious energy cartel. The vibrations of their power-producing stones are the only thing that calms the mer-snake Cacao’s agonizing sensory condition though—and after being banished from his homeland swamps for similar thefts, he’s desperate.
When his attempt fails stunningly, a chaotic escape leaves him chained to a cartel prisoner: a self-proclaimed hero with a hidden stash of ignits so large, Cacao would never need to steal again. He’s determined to get his hands on it, even if it means guiding her home straight through the mist-laden and monster-filled swamp that exhaled him, with scheming poachers and a desperate cartel leaders on their tail.
But the selfish and the self-righteous can only flee together for so long before something snaps…
Highlights of this incredibly queer and wild ride:
Regular insults becoming affectionate insults
Accidently chained to someone you hate (but are stupidly attracted to)
Soft dad Disney villain ™️ antagonist
So if you’re looking for more queer, mythology-inspired adventure on your shelf, be sure to pre-order now!
Or save to your TBR with Goodreads, Bookbub, or Storygraph.
You can also read the full first chapter through D.N. Bryn’s Website!