Given: An Epic Romantasy: The Giving Chronicles, Book 1

About this book

Wren is born with a Mark on her forehead, destined to be "Given" to the gods in her twentieth year. She has always embraced her role, believing the gods protect her kingdom—until she witnesses the brutal slaughter of her best friend during a Giving Ceremony. Shattered by this revelation, Wren flees into the wilderness, desperate to escape her fate and survive. Her path takes a dangerous turn when she discovers an unconscious man in the woods. Driven by compassion, she heals his wounds, only to discover a terrifying truth: he is a Hunter, and his primary target is her. According to the law, Marked Ones must be returned to the gods, but the debt of his life creates a complicated, high-stakes moral dilemma. In a moment of hesitation, he grants her a single day’s head start, sparking a lethal game of cat-and-mouse. Featuring a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers dynamic, *Given* is an intense romantasy where survival demands everything. As Wren fights to outrun her hunter and uncover the dark secrets of her world, she realizes that the line between predator and prey is thinner than she ever imagined. Get ready for a pulse-pounding journey filled with magic, mystery, and an unforgettable cliffhanger.