The Ash Trials

By: E.V. Woods

Age 12+

RRP £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.

"As enthralling as a spell." Alyssa Villaire
"A spellbinding blend of dangerous magic and rekindled romance." Felicity Epps
"The fantasy Romeo and Juliet of readers' dreams!" Sadie Turner

Two enemy witch covens, the Montparssons and the Landevilles, have been locked in a vicious feud 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 - the enemy Iris once foolishly fell in love with - are forced into an alliance to face The Ash Trials, a contest that offers sanctuary. But not every coven can win and not everyone will survive the brutal challenges.

As buried feelings rise to the surface and the last dregs of their magic drain away, can Iris and August find a way to work together to save the lives of all they love?

Details

Extent:: 368 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

A propulsive supernatural adventure about how love can heal the oldest wounds. Featuring rival witch covens, magical mansions, and a second chance romance that sent my heart fluttering, The Ash Trials is as enthralling as a spell.

Alyssa Villaire, bestselling author of THE GLITTERING EDGE

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