Ashmarked: Blood of Gods: A Slow-Burn Romantasy (Ashmarked Trilogy, Book 1) by Luna M. Castle

Ashmarked: Blood of Gods is the explosive first book in the Ashmarked Trilogy — a dark, slow-burn romantasy where fire is both a curse and a call to rebellion. In a world where obedience is law and magic means death, Eira has been marked. Caged for years for her volatile pyro-channeling abilities, she’s finally released—not to live, but to be used by the Empire that burned her home to ash. But Eira’s fire doesn’t kneel. And neither does her will. Her assigned handler is Kalen Draeven, the Empire’s youngest commander—and the son of the man who destroyed everything she loved. Bound by an ancient Blood Seal, their fates are dangerously entwined: if Eira loses control, they both burn. As secrets unravel and the bond between them deepens—through shared pain, power, and forbidden tension—Eira must choose: become the Empire’s weapon, or ignite the rebellion buried in her blood. Perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers, found family, and fierce heroines who burn brighter than their fate. Prepare for a story that doesn’t warn you—it recognizes you. Because some fires were never meant to be controlled. Read more