they still can’t keep their hands to themselves

🖤Malicent🖤

by Cassandra M.D.

Available on Amazon/KU & Barnes & Noble

Now available as an audiobook on Amazon and Audible!!! All links in my bio !!!

◾️Friends to enemies

🖤SLOWWWWWW burn O insta love but lots of tension (from the hate LOL)

◾️True enemies (check triggers!)

🖤Flash backs/ memories

◾️ She is the Morally Black possessed villain

🖤Shadow daddy MMC but make his magic actually more like Sukunas in a way give him the attitude too.

◾️Horror (triggers are long please check)

🖤Dark fantasy (deep lore, higher tier world building that’s digestible)

◾️Mystery

🖤Complex dark magic

Beasts, familiars, dragons & more

◾️Possession, covens, mages, missing persons, & more

🖤Found family

◾️Oddly as hilarious as it is disturbing

#bookrecommendations #enemiestolovers #gothicromance

#darkfantasyromance #slowburnromance

4 days agoEdited to

... Read moreHaving delved into Malicent, I can say the combination of slow-burning romance and dark fantasy really sets this story apart. The enemies-to-lovers trope is executed with intricate character development, especially as the protagonists wrestle with their complicated pasts and deadly grudges. The story’s magical system is fascinating—ranging from the protagonist’s possession struggles to the shadowy, dragon-filled world that feels both rich in lore and accessible. The intense dynamic where he killed her coven sisters and she seeks revenge through clever manipulation of magic adds depth and emotional weight. The tension from their 'collaring' and attempts to steal magic resonated with me as it blends romance and dark revenge into a captivating narrative. The presence of beasts, familiars, and coven politics enhances the atmosphere and keeps readers hooked. Personally, what I found most compelling were the flashes of horror intertwined with moments of dark humor that make the characters relatable despite their morally gray qualities. This story isn’t just about romance; it explores themes of power, trauma, and redemption within a vivid gothic-realm setting. For anyone who enjoys a slow-burning, complex romance blended with dark fantasy elements and mystery, Malicent is a must-read.

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