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Once upon a time, inhabitants of another world tore a hole through the universe and came to Earth

Once upon a time, inhabitants of another world tore a hole through the universe and came to Earth. They called themselves Suriias, and rivaled humans in knowledge and skill with one great exception: they had magic.

War followed. Humanity lost. And three hundred years later, humans are on the brink of extinction.

Orphans Thorn and Thistle live in hiding. They are the last of their families, the last of their friends. They scrape by, stealing to survive and living on the streets or hiding in sheds. But even under the brutal regime of the Suriias, there are places where humans can mingle in secret with magical sympathisers, and one night Thistle gets an unexpected offer of marriage from a Suriia with high standing and friends in all the right places. For Thistle, it’s a chance at safety and comfort; for Thorn, it’s a chance to find the ones who killed her parents.

And so the pair move into the capital city of Courtenz. An urban monstrosity of magic and might, false friends and flying cars, drones and death tolls, the new city promises a fresh start – and new love – for both.

But if there’s one thing Thorn knows for certain, it’s that dreams can swiftly turn into nightmares.

I WANT THIS

★★★★★
From the start, Crunden snatches the rug from beneath you, not allowing you back to your feet until our protagonist’s are – which is to say, we’re immediately deposited in an intense scene, painting the grim picture of Thorn and Thistle’s existence in a Surrian ruled world.
Amazon review

★★★★
These Violent Nights draws you into a dark fantasy world where hope and love are equally dangerous to desire. And the cast of characters Rebecca Crunden has created will pull your heartstrings as they fight for a better world. A definite read for those who enjoy romantic tension and stories involving the fight to survive oppressive odds.
Amazon review

★★★★★
Well, hello, I am all the feels right now. To call this book epic is a vast understatement. I feel like it was almost a trilogy in one: Thorn’s story, Lucien’s story, and where they meet in the end. Right now, I can tell you that this is going to be one of those books that stays with me forever. The packs and found family and themes of loyalty and sacrificing for love and… look, it’s just an amazing story, okay? The world is fascinating—and by that, I mean all the worlds ARE fascinating. The whole concept of realities and fracturing was riveting. Truly, this book is amazing and deserves so much more attention than it’s gotten.
Amazon review

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Once upon a time, inhabitants of another world tore a hole through the universe and came to Earth

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