The Ash Trials

By: E.V. Woods

Age 12+

RRP NZ$9.99

Coming January 2027

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A gothic enemies-to-lovers romantasy inspired by Romeo and Juliet, filled with betrayal, glamour and cursed magic, perfect for fans of Belladonna and The Wycherleys.

The Montparssons and the Landevilles - two enemy witch covens - have been at war for centuries...and they're running out of magic. If it vanishes completely, the Witch Hunters will find and kill them all. In desperation, Iris Montparsson and August Landeville turn to The Ash Trials - a contest that offers sanctuary. But not every coven can win and not everyone will survive the brutal challenges.
Iris is horrified to be paired with her hated enemy - and first love - August to face the Trials. But as buried feelings rise to the surface, can they find a way to work together to save their families?

Details

Extent:: 384 pages
Dimensions:: 198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781805077657
Publication Date:: January 2027
Work Reference:: 9660

Author

E.V. Woods has been writing for almost as long as she can remember. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in English Literature with Creative Writing and worked in marketing for several years. She currently lives close to the countryside with her husband and two adorable rescue cats. She loves all things fantastical and loves to write tales threaded with both darkness and magic, curses and hope.

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Press

A spellbinding blend of dangerous magic and rekindled romance! The Ash Trials had me captivated, with a secret world of witches that feels both exquisitely glamorous and hauntingly frightful. I adored the tension between reclaiming the lost powers of ancient families while discovering your own power too! It was a beautifully bewitching read that I couldn't put down.

Felicity Epps, author of A Grave Inheritance

The Ash Trials is a classic and thrilling witchcraft story. With spellbinding, dangerous trials and a forced-alliance pairing, it is a perfect choice for anyone looking for more magical Hunger Games. Iris and August are a romance for the centuries.

Emma Hinds, author of Witchlore

E.V. Woods has conjured a spellbinding tale filled with heart-pounding action, unsettling mysteries, and delicious forbidden romance.

Amy Leow, author of The Scarlet Throne

Romeo and Juliet with a dark, magical edge. Between the captivating romance, inventive magic system and breathtaking action, this book cast its spell over me.

Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night

An enthralling conjuration of forbidden romance and high-stakes adventure, where a young witch will risk everything-even her dearest love-to save her coven from destruction.

Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am Devoured