The sun Blessed Prince

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Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	Fantasy / Byrd, Lindsey	4-week checkout	Due 02-05-2026
Pittsfield Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Fantasy / Byrd, Lindsey	4-week checkout	Due 02-02-2026

"Fates collide in this captivating queer romantasy as an immortal prince and his would-be assassin develop unexpected feelings for one another despite their warring kingdoms and opposing life and death magic. Prince Elician is a Giver, able to heal any wound and bring the dead back to life. But he cannot die, so his powers are as much a curse as a blessing since he'll be forced to watch his country fight an endless war for the entirety of his immortal life. On the opposing side of the hotly-contested battlefield, a nameless Reaper has been sent to assassinate Elician, but fails in the attempt, unaware his ability to kill with a single touch won't harm the prince. He expects to be imprisoned, but instead, Elician offers him a chance at a new life, and a new name. Bonded by their secrets, the Reaper is surprised he could still find something--or someone--worth living for. But Prince Elician is unaware his kindness is playing into enemy plans, for a deadly plot is brewing between the rival countries that will force him to reconsider what war--or peace--might cost, and what it truly means to hold life and death in your hands. As tensions escalate and war rages, can love change the world?"-- Provided by publisher.

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Not Romantasy, Super Romantic submitted by KimTheGray on July 9, 2025, 10:29am I have a feeling a lot of folks will sleep on this. This book is engaging, emotional, and deep, with rich world building and a very unique magic system. The relationship between the main characters is dynamic and flawed, and doesn't suffer from the regular lack of communication or plot devices. Overall, it is a book that will sit with you for ages, and requires multiple reads to understand all its nuances.