The Lies of Mortals series
This series is a planned trilogy. Book one, titled The Lies of Mortals, was published in May of 2025, and book two, titled The Edge of Darkness, is set to publish September 1st, 2026.
“Trust me, I would much rather have been at the tip of your blade than the company I was with.”
—The Lies of Mortals
Book One
The Lies of Mortals
The gods weren’t supposed to rebel, but one had.
Humans couldn’t cross The Veil, yet one did.
Locked away in a bloodline, a long-awaited power awakens. A great change is coming, and the realms will tremble when it unfolds.
There was a time when The Veil didn’t exist, and humans and fae occupied their respective realms without quarrel. But that was long ago, in an age before a fallen god waged war against the realms, and The Veil went up at the hands of the fae.
Now, an ancient prophecy is on the cusp of unfolding. And Auren Everton, a human with a talent for swordplay, surely didn’t expect to have direct ties to it.
Auren has always known she was destined for more, and fate seems to have given her an opportunity when she receives an invitation to compete in the king’s competition for a place in his King’s Guard. But the hand that the gods and the fates have dealt her is not what it seems. In a strange turn of events, she makes an enemy of the prince, finds herself on the run, and is brought face to face with the beings that history has taught her to fear.
When a fae High Lord with a mysterious, dark power takes an interest in her, the prophecy begins to unravel. Unbeknownst to them, their fates are intertwined, and as romance takes hold, Auren’s reality is shaken to its core. What she thought she knew of her realm, of the fae, of herself, is far from the truth. And what runs in her blood is crucial to the fate of every mortal.
In a realm of magic and betrayal, threats lurk around every corner, and there is more than one cunning fae vying for her.
If she embraces her fate, she can right the wrongs and bring about a new and prosperous age. If she doesn’t, she will doom them all.
“Careful, they’re deathly sharp. Wouldn’t want you to scar those pretty hands.”
—The Edge of Darkness
Book Two
The Edge of Darkness
Brimming with action, magic, romance, and a welcome touch of humor amidst a world on the brink of war, The Edge of Darkness will take you and your emotions on a fantastically wild ride.
Stepping into the fae realm was just the beginning.
Accepting her fate was half the battle.
Now, the realms are readying for war, and a twist of fate threatens to change everything. All Auren has to do is survive long enough to fulfill the prophecy.
Auren Everton, a human with the blood of the gods, has found herself at the center of heartless schemes and deadly magic that are beyond what she was prepared for. Her mate, The High Lord of Calledan, sits in chains, battling threats from the outside world, and from within himself. His Trium, unrivaled in their loyalty, will do anything to help Auren get him back. But when unexpected visitors arrive with fate-altering claims, the foundation of everything the group once knew is shaken. As history is called into question, new alliances are forged, but it will soon become clear that not everyone is who or what they claimed to be.
Faced with new struggles of both the mind and the heart, Auren and her newfound family must determine what level of self-sacrifice they will go to for the ones they love, even if it means challenging fate.
One thing is certain: War is coming, and everyone will soon find out . . . there can be no light without darkness.
Content warnings
This book series is intended for adult readers and contains graphic descriptions of death (on-page), attempted sexual assault (on-page), episodes of PTSD, blood and gore, violence, sexually explicit content (on-page), and explicit language.
FAQs
WHAT IS THE AGE GROUP FOR READERS OF THIS SERIES?
These books are for an adult audience of 18+. The characters are adults (humans in their 30's and fae in their 500's — which means their 30's). Expect mature situations.
IS THERE SPICE?
Yes. But please note, the “spice” is not the focus in these books. This is a plot-driven fantasy series, with romance wound into each book, and—as in real life—there are sexual situations. The spice is a slow burn, and it is tastefully done. If reading the “spicy” parts is not your thing, you can skip these scenes, if you wish. For a list of pages to skip, please reach out via email.
WHAT ARE THE TROPES?
This series has: slow burn romance, fated mates, shadow daddy, one bed, found family, touch her and die, prophecy, chosen one, he falls first, delicious banter, hidden identities, “strangers to —‘I was told to stay away from you’—to lovers.”
From enchanting words, to bespoke artwork, these books are full of magic.
Inside each book you’ll find hand-drawn black & white interior art, including chapter header artwork and prologue artwork by Alice Cao.
The map was hand-drawn by Malarie Weber.
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“An epic debut by Malarie Weber with a full, lush world to explore. This book has a bit of something for every Romantasy lover and is brimming with charming characters that I can’t wait to learn more about. ACOTAR fans will love this one.”
- Market Kay, Author of Born of Starlight