Kingdom of Exiles
"Full of razor-sharp intrigue, delicious characters, and a love story you never want to end." ― DARYNDA JONES
My heart wasn't part of the deal when I bargained for my life,
But assassins so rarely keep their word.
Exiled Charmer Leena Edenfrell is running out of time. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts ― an offense punishable by death ― and now there's a price on her head. With the realm's most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes Noc an offer he can't refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life.
Plagued by a curse that kills everyone he loves, Noc agrees to Leena's terms in hopes of finding a cure. Never mind that the dark magic binding the assassin's oath will eventually force him to choose between Leena's continued survival... and his own.
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Maxym M. Martineau
Maxym M. Martineau writes the kind of fantasy that feels like stepping into a dream—sometimes breathtaking, sometimes unsettling, always unforgettable. Her stories live where romance tangles with danger, where curses and desire walk hand in hand, and where even the most magical gift comes with a price.
She first captured readers’ imaginations with the Beast Charmer series, beginning with Kingdom of Exiles. The tale of Leena, a beast charmer forced into exile, and Noc, a cursed assassin, drew praise for its vivid world-building and emotional pull, earning a starred review from Publishers Weekly and recognition on “Best of Summer” lists. Sequels The Frozen Prince and The Shattered Crown deepened the saga, blending epic fantasy with sweeping romance in a way that marked her as a distinctive voice in the genre.
The Beast Charmer
The Beast Charmer series is a young adult fantasy series is full of magical creatures, undead assassins, and alluring beast charmers. And when one exiled charmer with a bounty on her head boldly strikes a deal with the dark, intoxicating leader of the assassins guild for powerful beasts in exchange for the contract on her life, she finds that the past returns with a vengeance, fate can be twisted in a curse, and ensnared hearts are harder to tame than any magical creature.
The Beast Charmer consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
