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The Amulet
When the tyrannical King Antaurous descends on her village, Cosette is stripped of her magic as a peculiar necklace is placed around her neck. She is thrust into servitude and broken in every way imaginable.
Prince Daegin has spent almost two years saving and planning to escape his overbearing father’s rule, living in shadows ever since his mother died. After a drunken brawl and getting patched up by a healer, Daegin starts learning all the dark secrets of the kingdom he plans to leave behind—secrets that make him wonder if he is doing the right thing by running away.
Whispers of rebellion stir through the valley as a fragile trust and understanding bloom between Cosette and her captor’s son. She must find a way to fight when she has only ever healed. Daegin must choose between the freedom at his fingertips if he runs or the promise of more if only he fights for it.
Bound by fate, Cosette and Daegin will discover if they are each other’s salvation—or if the ancient, unyielding magic of the King’s amulets will bring them all to their knees.
Prince Daegin has spent almost two years saving and planning to escape his overbearing father’s rule, living in shadows ever since his mother died. After a drunken brawl and getting patched up by a healer, Daegin starts learning all the dark secrets of the kingdom he plans to leave behind—secrets that make him wonder if he is doing the right thing by running away.
Whispers of rebellion stir through the valley as a fragile trust and understanding bloom between Cosette and her captor’s son. She must find a way to fight when she has only ever healed. Daegin must choose between the freedom at his fingertips if he runs or the promise of more if only he fights for it.
Bound by fate, Cosette and Daegin will discover if they are each other’s salvation—or if the ancient, unyielding magic of the King’s amulets will bring them all to their knees.
282 pages, Paperback
Published April 26, 2025
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April 14, 2025
The Amulet By Cecelia Farmer
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When the tyrannical King Antaurous descends on her village, Cosette is stripped of her magic as a peculiar necklace is placed around her neck. She is thrust into servitude and broken in every way imaginable. Prince Daegin has spent almost two years saving and planning to escape his overbearing father’s rule, living in shadows ever since his mother died. After a drunken brawl and getting patched up by a healer, Daegin starts learning all the dark secrets of the kingdom he plans to leave behind-secrets that make him wonder if he is doing the right thing by running away. Whispers of rebellion stir through the valley as a fragile trust and understanding bloom between Cosette and her captor’s son. She must find a way to fight when she has only ever healed. Daegin must choose between the freedom at his fingertips if he runs or the promise of more if only he fights for it. Bound by fate, Cosette and Daegin will discover if they are each other’s salvation-or if the ancient, unyielding magic of the King’s amulets will bring them all to their knees.
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First of all thank you so much to Cecelia Farmer for the ARC copy of your book! It was a huge blessing and pleasure. I give this book five out of five stars. There is a slow burn romance between the captors son and the main female character that I loved as well. I was definitely taken on a roller coaster of a ride of emotions and events that I never saw coming! There was some things that I was really confused about that came into the book that was pretty minor, I did want to learn more background information about each characters!
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When the tyrannical King Antaurous descends on her village, Cosette is stripped of her magic as a peculiar necklace is placed around her neck. She is thrust into servitude and broken in every way imaginable. Prince Daegin has spent almost two years saving and planning to escape his overbearing father’s rule, living in shadows ever since his mother died. After a drunken brawl and getting patched up by a healer, Daegin starts learning all the dark secrets of the kingdom he plans to leave behind-secrets that make him wonder if he is doing the right thing by running away. Whispers of rebellion stir through the valley as a fragile trust and understanding bloom between Cosette and her captor’s son. She must find a way to fight when she has only ever healed. Daegin must choose between the freedom at his fingertips if he runs or the promise of more if only he fights for it. Bound by fate, Cosette and Daegin will discover if they are each other’s salvation-or if the ancient, unyielding magic of the King’s amulets will bring them all to their knees.
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First of all thank you so much to Cecelia Farmer for the ARC copy of your book! It was a huge blessing and pleasure. I give this book five out of five stars. There is a slow burn romance between the captors son and the main female character that I loved as well. I was definitely taken on a roller coaster of a ride of emotions and events that I never saw coming! There was some things that I was really confused about that came into the book that was pretty minor, I did want to learn more background information about each characters!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2025
Cecelia is building quite the magical world in this book and it only has room to grow. The magic system and magical creatures that exist in her book are interesting and well thought out.
The love story between the two main characters is a satisfying slow burn with a subtle take on fated mates. When they finally open to their love for each other, it’s like taking a breath of fresh air. This is a closed door romance but the delicious tension is still there.
While the overall story wraps up, the reader is still left with questions, leaving much to be explored in the upcoming second novel. I can’t wait for the next one!
The love story between the two main characters is a satisfying slow burn with a subtle take on fated mates. When they finally open to their love for each other, it’s like taking a breath of fresh air. This is a closed door romance but the delicious tension is still there.
While the overall story wraps up, the reader is still left with questions, leaving much to be explored in the upcoming second novel. I can’t wait for the next one!
April 26, 2025
This story was really interesting and fast paced from the start. A lot happens in the beginning, which lead to a lot of questions that are answered as you go. The world building and magic system is good (but could be more in my opinion) and I liked the writing style. There were had a few little time jumps and not that many side quests, which kept the book going in a fast pace. Overall it was an easy fantasy read that felt a bit refreshing to me.
I liked Cosette, because she was fierce, but also a bit vulnerable. And I liked how her character grew during the adventures! Deagin was a nice MMC and we learned a lot about his motives because of the dual POV. There was a good slow burn romance with some 'touch her and die' vibes.
The ending was good, unfortunately some minor things weren't explained or cleared up. Also the end had a bit of an opening for maybe a second book? But I am not sure if this was meant as a standalone or the start of a series. Either way, I would love to read more books from this author in the future!
I liked Cosette, because she was fierce, but also a bit vulnerable. And I liked how her character grew during the adventures! Deagin was a nice MMC and we learned a lot about his motives because of the dual POV. There was a good slow burn romance with some 'touch her and die' vibes.
The ending was good, unfortunately some minor things weren't explained or cleared up. Also the end had a bit of an opening for maybe a second book? But I am not sure if this was meant as a standalone or the start of a series. Either way, I would love to read more books from this author in the future!
April 11, 2025
Disclosure: I received an early copy of The Amulet in exchange for sharing my honest thoughts. As always, these are entirely my own opinions. Please note that this review may contain spoilers.
Let’s start with what I absolutely loved—because there’s a lot!
The slow burn romance between the captive and the captor’s son was such a highlight. It was adorable watching their relationship evolve from sharp bickering to playful teasing, then subtle glances, and eventually, genuine affection. Their dynamic was full of chemistry and heart, and it truly carried the emotional core of the story for me.
Another big plus: this book surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the plot threw in elements that caught me off guard—in the best way possible. I always appreciate a good surprise, and The Amulet delivered.
What really stood out, though, was the prince’s internal struggle with anger and his new, overwhelming power. The emotional depth and realism in how he navigated that rage and learned to control it were incredibly immersive. When he was angry, I felt that anger bleeding through the pages—it was intense and brilliantly written.
And can I just say—while most people love a killer first sentence, here it was the last sentence that left the biggest impact. It put a huge, goofy smile on my face. I closed the book feeling genuinely satisfied, which is such a rare and wonderful feeling.
That said, there were a couple of things that left me puzzled.
First, the old lady who sold the prince some clothes… what was that about? She knew everything—Cosette's exact size, who the clothes were for—and then just vanished. The scene felt like it was building up to something important, but she never appeared again, which left me with a lingering “what just happened?” vibe.
Then there’s the rebellion leader. He started out as such a likable, principled character, but when the actual battle neared, his sudden personality shift felt really abrupt and unexplained. It was jarring, and I kept wondering if I missed something.
Still, despite those few confusing moments, I absolutely loved The Amulet. I’m so grateful I got the chance to read it early, and I hope this review encourages others to pick it up. It’s a heartfelt, exciting, and surprising journey worth taking.
Let’s start with what I absolutely loved—because there’s a lot!
The slow burn romance between the captive and the captor’s son was such a highlight. It was adorable watching their relationship evolve from sharp bickering to playful teasing, then subtle glances, and eventually, genuine affection. Their dynamic was full of chemistry and heart, and it truly carried the emotional core of the story for me.
Another big plus: this book surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the plot threw in elements that caught me off guard—in the best way possible. I always appreciate a good surprise, and The Amulet delivered.
What really stood out, though, was the prince’s internal struggle with anger and his new, overwhelming power. The emotional depth and realism in how he navigated that rage and learned to control it were incredibly immersive. When he was angry, I felt that anger bleeding through the pages—it was intense and brilliantly written.
And can I just say—while most people love a killer first sentence, here it was the last sentence that left the biggest impact. It put a huge, goofy smile on my face. I closed the book feeling genuinely satisfied, which is such a rare and wonderful feeling.
That said, there were a couple of things that left me puzzled.
First, the old lady who sold the prince some clothes… what was that about? She knew everything—Cosette's exact size, who the clothes were for—and then just vanished. The scene felt like it was building up to something important, but she never appeared again, which left me with a lingering “what just happened?” vibe.
Then there’s the rebellion leader. He started out as such a likable, principled character, but when the actual battle neared, his sudden personality shift felt really abrupt and unexplained. It was jarring, and I kept wondering if I missed something.
Still, despite those few confusing moments, I absolutely loved The Amulet. I’m so grateful I got the chance to read it early, and I hope this review encourages others to pick it up. It’s a heartfelt, exciting, and surprising journey worth taking.
September 10, 2025
We read this book in our book club. This book was such a good read. This genre isn’t one I normally read and I likely wouldn’t have read the book if it wasn’t a book club selection. But I’m glad it was chosen and I did read it. I plan to read the series when the other books are available.
August 27, 2025
I absolutely loved this book ❤️ the plot was plotting and I loved the silly banter between the love interests. this book was a breath of fresh air. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
July 23, 2025
This book was so fast paced and intriguing from the start.
Oh and we have a shadow daddy!!!
Cosette is a Fae healer that manipulates water. The kings men came and destroyed her whole village and forced all fae they deemed worth keeping to go to the kings palace and basically be slaves. And they are hiding all these people in an underground encampment.
That was kind of giving The Handmaid’s Tale for me.
Daegin is the prince (aka shadow daddy who also wields fire) who HATES his despicable father… he hears of a rebellion uniting against the king.
He meets Cosette while she is a slave in the castle. When he finds her trying to escape he feels this pull to help her!
The more time they are together the more they can’t help feel there is something more between them.
This was such a fun adventure! It has romance but without all the details if you are more of a door closed halfway open spicy reader.
Oh and we have a shadow daddy!!!
Cosette is a Fae healer that manipulates water. The kings men came and destroyed her whole village and forced all fae they deemed worth keeping to go to the kings palace and basically be slaves. And they are hiding all these people in an underground encampment.
That was kind of giving The Handmaid’s Tale for me.
Daegin is the prince (aka shadow daddy who also wields fire) who HATES his despicable father… he hears of a rebellion uniting against the king.
He meets Cosette while she is a slave in the castle. When he finds her trying to escape he feels this pull to help her!
The more time they are together the more they can’t help feel there is something more between them.
This was such a fun adventure! It has romance but without all the details if you are more of a door closed halfway open spicy reader.
June 23, 2025
Highly recommended to fantasy lovers.
I question the mix of current day sayings (a couple of 'f' bombs) and the ability to "shower" in what seems like medieval times but otherwise a well written book first book.
If you like a book without the explicit sex scenes this is your read. True love prevails and good conquers evil. A perfect combination!
I love how Cosette and Daegin find each other, help each other embrace they powers and help each other control them.
And every good fantasy book requires a dragon! Do I need to say more?
I hope Amelie, Alghera Feukhair and Orris' story follows soon!
I question the mix of current day sayings (a couple of 'f' bombs) and the ability to "shower" in what seems like medieval times but otherwise a well written book first book.
If you like a book without the explicit sex scenes this is your read. True love prevails and good conquers evil. A perfect combination!
I love how Cosette and Daegin find each other, help each other embrace they powers and help each other control them.
And every good fantasy book requires a dragon! Do I need to say more?
I hope Amelie, Alghera Feukhair and Orris' story follows soon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2025
Your next favorite romantasy read!
THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I am NOT a fantasy reader but this was unputdownable. The characters and the setting are fleshed out and loveable. ALGHERA?! My absolute favorite. I'm so so excited to see what else will happen in the Ederhaven series. I will be recommending this forever. Completely spectacular FIRST book by the stunning Cecelia ❤️
THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I am NOT a fantasy reader but this was unputdownable. The characters and the setting are fleshed out and loveable. ALGHERA?! My absolute favorite. I'm so so excited to see what else will happen in the Ederhaven series. I will be recommending this forever. Completely spectacular FIRST book by the stunning Cecelia ❤️
April 24, 2025
This book has been such a fun ride! This read really pulls you into the characters world and has made me sit on the edge of my seat countless times! I could not turn the pages quick enough.
Not only is the storyline amazing, but the descriptive and thoughtful way that the writer is able to transport the reader into this thrilling and adventurous fantasy world is exactly what I look for in a good book!
Not only is the storyline amazing, but the descriptive and thoughtful way that the writer is able to transport the reader into this thrilling and adventurous fantasy world is exactly what I look for in a good book!
October 6, 2025
This book is so well written! I love how detailed the descriptions of everything are, it totally sets the scene and makes it capable to imagine it all in your mind.
The slow burn romance is palpable! I wanted to shout out them to just express their feelings. It kept it exciting and made me eager to keep reading.
You know the book is good when you’re sitting there smiling!!
I am so looking forward to the next book and to everything this author has in store for us in the future. 🫶
The slow burn romance is palpable! I wanted to shout out them to just express their feelings. It kept it exciting and made me eager to keep reading.
You know the book is good when you’re sitting there smiling!!
I am so looking forward to the next book and to everything this author has in store for us in the future. 🫶
April 23, 2025
This is a fun, short read. If you're looking for a stand alone to break up some bigger series, you've found it. This book has reluctant allies, dragons, and a looming threat. 4 stars!
December 2, 2025
Loved this book! I can’t wait for the next one!
January 15, 2026
4 stars!! I really enjoyed getting to know this new world Cecelia is developing. This was a little bit of a slow start for me, but by the end I loved the characters and cannot wait for what’s next ❤️
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