What if the bad guys won...and Regretted it?
He accidentally cursed himself...
When the consequences get him exiled to the land he helped terrorize, can this evil wizard find redemption... and love?
Orpheus can't believe it's come to this. After helping his childhood friend conquer the realm by raising an army of hell-beasts, the befuddled dark sorcerer finds himself banished when the price of his magic endangers the palace. Isolated and betrayed, Orpheus isn't exactly thrilled when his irritating and handsome rival keeps stepping between him and certain doom.
Ill at ease in the barren wasteland his powers created, Orpheus slowly warms to the charismatic ex-general's relentless overtures. But as his feelings grow more intense, the former villain struggles with an inconvenient calling towards heroism.
Will dabbling in good deeds get him killed or open the doors to happily ever after?
The Crack at the Heart of Everything is the charmingly swoon-worthy first book in an epic LGBTQ+ fantasy series. If you like character-driven stories, snarky humor, and well-earned redemption arcs, then you'll adore Fiona Fenn's unexpected hero's journey.
Reviews Are In...
An emotional, witty fantasy which surprises and delights, Fenn’s debut weaves together a powerful story about finding one’s place in the world, being open to love, and defying fate to live the story one wants to tell.
- Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins On Their Bones
An enchanting debut that masterfully weaves dark magic, redemption, and a tender slow-burn romance into a captivating LGBTQ+ fantasy. Perfect for fans of character-driven tales, snarky banter, and epic redemption arcs, this novel is an adventure brimming with cozy vibes, emotional depth, and a romance that will sweep you off your feet!
- Aiden Thomas, NYT Bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials
This book was a true delight. A villainous wizard coming to terms that his life isn’t all that it had seemed - that he was manipulated and abandoned. Yet he goes on a journey and finds love, and a place to belong along the way.
- Danielle, Goodreads Reviewer
Orpheus - Art by @bergoltsbella
Magic card by @thebuffwriter
About Fiona Fenn
Fiona Fenn is an author of fantasy novels that put complicated “heroes” front and center. A fan of villains, redemption arcs, and intense explorations of healing in all its forms, her debut novel, The Crack at the Heart of Everything, is a love letter to every villain who wanted to do better but never got the chance.
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Meet Fiona in person or listen to one of these podcasts to hear her chat about all things writing!
Launch Event
Shelf Life Books RVA
Friday, Nov 15th 2024
6:30 - 8:30 pm
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Book Signing
Barnes & Noble Short Pump
Saturday, Nov 16th 2024
12:30 - 4:30 pm
11640 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233