Wicked Ribbons paperback: a woman wrapped in lavender ribbons among luna moths

BOOK ONE · A ROMANTIC FANTASY DEBUT

Wicked Ribbons

Nine strands of Celestial magic, three realms, and a single Dark One.

Releases November 11, 2026 Book One of the Wicked Ribbons series Paperback · 370 pages Book Two · 2027

The corrupting natures of power, secrets, and lies are explored through the journey of a young woman's desperate fight for selfhood in a world determined to define her as a monster.

For generations, the Ninth Strand has been feared and demonized by Celestials and Nonfolk alike. Though Avari Feyridge didn't ask to be born the Dark One, she's spent her life navigating the consequences of it: staying quiet, hidden, and resisting the growing urge to wield its power.

But fate, it seems, has other plans. When her magic is exposed before an audience and she becomes the most wanted woman in Celestial history, a deadly hunt for her head begins. She's forced, once more, to run for her life.

Her escape takes an unexpected turn when she's apprehended by a darkly enigmatic captor on the other side of the portal, one who has been tasked with delivering her to a mysterious employer on the full moon.

As the realms tilt toward catastrophe and she discovers the terrifying truth about her power, Avari must choose between embracing her monstrous nature or fighting for what little humanity she has left.

Embrace the monster, or fight for what little humanity is left.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Astrology-based magic
Planetary deities
Multiple realms
Multi-book slow burn
Forced proximity
Found family
Dark magic
Portal fantasy

A NOTE BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Wicked Ribbons contains content to be aware of, including but not limited to: anxiety, violence, depictions of PTSD, and trauma.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Kindle (Amazon) Paperback retailers · November 11

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