The River She Became

by Emily Varga, Unknown Author · 2026

When the empire’s magic dries up, scholar‑relic hunter Yaseema becomes the last hope for her starving people. By day she catalogues the fae artifacts seized from a conquered kingdom; by night she steals them back, searching for the legendary key that will let her cross the River into the hidden fae realm. There she finds a ruthless court of beautiful‑skinned monsters and a cold‑eyed captain who sees through her lies. He, too, seeks the same prize—a crown once worn by an ancient Fae Queen that could restore the flow of magic. Bound by necessity and a growing, uneasy attraction, Yaseema and the captain must outwit ancient curses, battle nightmarish creatures, and confront the truth of their own powers. In this high‑stakes, action‑packed romantasy, trust becomes the most dangerous relic of all, and the fate of two worlds hangs on a single crossing.