What do you think?
Rate this book
The Crimson Mouse
Powerful oligarchs and ruthless gangs rule in a city beyond corruption. One girl and one ring could change the fate of everyone.
It’s New Year’s Eve and hundreds of people are flocking to the city into the affluent areas all the way down into the sewers below. The party is on, and Mia’s job is going to be popping. She works at Valkyrie House, a brothel that invites absolute debauchery, but also a place Mia calls home. In a city under the crooked leadership of the Five Families, Mia has managed to carve out a good life in the gloomy capital city of Julilie.
All is well until a client leaves behind a mysterious crown-shaped rose gold ring with strange markings engraved inside. Determined to return it and rid the brothel of the liability, Mia thinks she’s doing the right thing, but soon finds herself the enemy of every gang in the city. Gangs that are controlled by the very oligarchs who rule the country.
Ancient magic collides with the modern day, as Mia discovers that she is the only one who can tip the fate of everyone in her city. Ruthless gangs will hunt her, the darkness will be on her heels. Will she be able to tell friends from foes in time to save herself and her home or will the forces tear her apart to get what they want.
It’s New Year’s Eve and hundreds of people are flocking to the city into the affluent areas all the way down into the sewers below. The party is on, and Mia’s job is going to be popping. She works at Valkyrie House, a brothel that invites absolute debauchery, but also a place Mia calls home. In a city under the crooked leadership of the Five Families, Mia has managed to carve out a good life in the gloomy capital city of Julilie.
All is well until a client leaves behind a mysterious crown-shaped rose gold ring with strange markings engraved inside. Determined to return it and rid the brothel of the liability, Mia thinks she’s doing the right thing, but soon finds herself the enemy of every gang in the city. Gangs that are controlled by the very oligarchs who rule the country.
Ancient magic collides with the modern day, as Mia discovers that she is the only one who can tip the fate of everyone in her city. Ruthless gangs will hunt her, the darkness will be on her heels. Will she be able to tell friends from foes in time to save herself and her home or will the forces tear her apart to get what they want.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2024
15 people are currently reading
32 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
November 22, 2025
The Crimson Mouse surprised me in the best way. From the first chapter, the city of Julilie feels alive grim, dangerous, and buzzing with corruption. Mia is an instantly likable protagonist, someone just trying to survive in a world stacked against her, and I loved how grounded and human she felt despite the chaos around her.
When the mysterious ring enters her life, everything spirals fast, and the tension doesn’t let up. The mix of gangs, political power, and ancient magic creates this gritty urban-fantasy vibe that kept me turning pages. Mia being hunted by basically everyone made the story feel high-stakes but never confusing, and I appreciated that the emotional beats of fear, loyalty, and betrayal felt authentic.
The world-building is sharp, the atmosphere is dark, and Mia’s fight to protect her home gives the whole book a surprising amount of heart. If you like stories where ordinary people get pulled into extraordinary danger, this one is absolutely worth the read.
When the mysterious ring enters her life, everything spirals fast, and the tension doesn’t let up. The mix of gangs, political power, and ancient magic creates this gritty urban-fantasy vibe that kept me turning pages. Mia being hunted by basically everyone made the story feel high-stakes but never confusing, and I appreciated that the emotional beats of fear, loyalty, and betrayal felt authentic.
The world-building is sharp, the atmosphere is dark, and Mia’s fight to protect her home gives the whole book a surprising amount of heart. If you like stories where ordinary people get pulled into extraordinary danger, this one is absolutely worth the read.
Displaying 1 of 1 review