The Sun Blessed Prince
A lyrical fantasy featuring star-crossed love in a time of war
Author: Lindsey Byrd Series: A Tale of Two Crowns
What is lifew without death?
On the battlefield, a prince whose touch brings life meets a soldier chosen by death. But can two enemies forge a future after generations of war? This is a lyrical and character-driven queer fantasy for those who loved She Who Became the Sun.
28th July 2025
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Summary
What is lifew without death?
On the battlefield, a prince whose touch brings life meets a soldier chosen by death. But can two enemies forge a future after generations of war? This is a lyrical and character-driven queer fantasy for those who loved She Who Became the Sun.
Description
Prince Elician is a Giver. He can heal any wound and bring the dead back to life. He also can't be killed, so is cursed to watch his country wage an endless war. Reapers can kill with a single touch. And when one attacks Prince Elician near a hotly contested battlefield, the Reaper expects a terrible punishment. Instead, Elician offers him a new life on enemy territory. All this, while keeping his powers a closely-guarded secret.Cat, as Elician calls him, hadn't realized he could ever find someone who would make life worth living. Yet Elician's enemies plan to turn his kindness against him. As the pieces of a deadly plot come together, tensions escalate at court and on the battlefield. The fires of conflict burst into new flame - but can those who wield the powers of life and death find peace?A powerful and richly-imagined tale from a bold new voice in fantasy fiction. Expect themes of 'enemies to lovers' as well as 'found family' in this sweeping adventure.
Critic Reviews
The delicious romance and thorny court intrigue keep the pages turning, and a clever late plot twist shocks. This hits all the right notes. -- Publisher's Weekly, starred review
About the Author
Lindsey Byrd grew up in New York before moving abroad for graduate research studies. She is an amateur birder and enjoys going for hikes to take photos of nature. She enjoys all forms of speculative fiction, and is an avid researcher of history.
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