A Vow in Vengeance by Jaclyn Rodriguez
on October 7, 2025
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Romance / Fantasy, Fiction / Romance / New Adult
Pages: 368
Format: ARC
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Rune Ryker has nothing left to lose. Everything’s been stolen by the Immortals—her family, her home, her freedom. But she’s done playing by their rules. Each year, humans are forced to journey into the Immortal Realms, but twenty-year-old Rune orchestrates her own selection, determined to find her family and destroy anyone who stands in her way. Rune is used to doing whatever it takes to survive, and now she must endure the Forge, a cutthroat college for the Immortal druids’ elusive tarot magic. When Rune’s magic reveals itself to be the rarest and most powerful, she must live with its only other wielder—Prince Draven. As arrogant as he is ruthlessly ambitious, he’s the last person she can trust. Rune’s abilities also draw the eyes of the most dangerous druids in the realms. Some want to use her. More want her dead. Draven offers to train her . . . for a price. As Rune becomes ensnared in Draven’s dangerous games, she learns there are secrets at the heart of the kingdom that some will kill to protect. And Rune and Draven’s growing attraction may be the spark to ignite a brewing war.
This debut novel had me absolutely hooked from the first page. It’s the perfect blend of action, romance, and rich magical worldbuilding, with just the right amount of spice and danger. I am kicking myself that now I have to wait for who knows how long to get the rest of this series! I need it now! The world building is perfect and the tarot magic is so unique I was blown away. This magic system has a steep learning curve, luckily we get to walk through it with the FMC at the academy, building our knowledge naturally. There was definitely great banter, chemistry and a slow burn between the main characters that had me hooked.
Five fantastic stars for this debut! Buckle up for this fantastic and fun ride! What a debut for the author. I immediately found myself engaged and loving the characters and the world they live in. The tarot magic was so different and interesting. I found the pacing to be spot on, gripping from the start and never letting go. The slow burn, enemies to lovers romance was phenomenal. I loved the twists, the turns, the laughs, the cries. Definitely for fans of romantasy and dark academia. I’m devastated I have to wait to find out what happens next to the characters I grew to love.
Huge thank you to NetGalley and Zando publishing for this advanced reader copy!
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