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Polyphonic Seduction
Two beings shaped by myth. One bond forged by necessity. And a collision that will leave them both undone.
Mia has lived her entire life in hiding—an exiled lamassu born of divine chaos, masking herself among humans to survive. But when her protective amulet is stolen and her aura begins to awaken, she becomes prey to the Chaos Hunters, a covert faction that traffics supernatural power for profit.
Isidore was born a predator: a lamia enforcer for a powerful demon cabal, trained to see beings like Mia as prey or threat. His world is built on obedience and ritual violence—but when he crosses paths with Mia, he doesn’t see a target. He sees a second chance at redemption for a sin that still stains his soul.
Bound by bloodshed and necessity, Mia and Isidore become uneasy allies to save a Deaf muse. But their bond is volatile. Divine protector and seductive monster. Survivor and weapon. Prey and predator.
As supernatural forces close in and ancient myths reignite, Mia must stop running from her chaotic inheritance—and Isidore must learn that protection is not the same as control.
Polyphonic Seduction is a Mesopotamian myth-infused, slow-burn dark fantasy about divine trauma, sacred intimacy, and the kind of love that leaves a mark. Perfect for fans of dark romantic fantasy, supernatural politics, and emotionally charged slow-burn dynamics.
Mia has lived her entire life in hiding—an exiled lamassu born of divine chaos, masking herself among humans to survive. But when her protective amulet is stolen and her aura begins to awaken, she becomes prey to the Chaos Hunters, a covert faction that traffics supernatural power for profit.
Isidore was born a predator: a lamia enforcer for a powerful demon cabal, trained to see beings like Mia as prey or threat. His world is built on obedience and ritual violence—but when he crosses paths with Mia, he doesn’t see a target. He sees a second chance at redemption for a sin that still stains his soul.
Bound by bloodshed and necessity, Mia and Isidore become uneasy allies to save a Deaf muse. But their bond is volatile. Divine protector and seductive monster. Survivor and weapon. Prey and predator.
As supernatural forces close in and ancient myths reignite, Mia must stop running from her chaotic inheritance—and Isidore must learn that protection is not the same as control.
Polyphonic Seduction is a Mesopotamian myth-infused, slow-burn dark fantasy about divine trauma, sacred intimacy, and the kind of love that leaves a mark. Perfect for fans of dark romantic fantasy, supernatural politics, and emotionally charged slow-burn dynamics.
186 pages, ebook
Published May 19, 2025
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About the author
Kit Englard
2 books6 followersKit Englard writes emotionally intense, myth-soaked fantasy with a literary edge and a dark undercurrent. Her early influences include Susan Cooper, Diana Wynne Jones, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Tamora Pierce—authors who revealed that magic is most powerful when it’s entangled with questions of identity, agency, and choice.
Her work is equally shaped by a background in Disability Studies and years spent supporting disabled college students. She is particularly interested in the intersections of trauma, power, and intimacy, and how speculative worlds can offer space for transformation.
When not writing, Kit is usually hiking with her guide dog, researching something strange, or speaking on topics such as disability in SFF, trauma-informed storytelling, and the craft of sacred kink. She publishes essays and short fiction across both literary and genre venues.
Her work is equally shaped by a background in Disability Studies and years spent supporting disabled college students. She is particularly interested in the intersections of trauma, power, and intimacy, and how speculative worlds can offer space for transformation.
When not writing, Kit is usually hiking with her guide dog, researching something strange, or speaking on topics such as disability in SFF, trauma-informed storytelling, and the craft of sacred kink. She publishes essays and short fiction across both literary and genre venues.
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May 12, 2025
Polyphonic Seduction completely caught me off guard—in the best way possible. I didn’t expect to fall so hard for this story, but now I’m counting down the days until the next book. Kit Englard blends rich mythology, steamy romance, and high-stakes fantasy into a book I could not put down.
The main character, Mia, is a doctoral student living in Pittsburgh, but she’s hiding more than just magical secrets. The world is layered with ancient chaos magic, divine bloodlines, and creatures that walk among humans without being noticed. The lore is deep—at times it feels like there’s a whole mythological archive behind every scene—and it makes the world feel vast and immersive.
What really grabbed me was the intense chemistry between the leads, the emotional stakes, and the morally gray undercurrents woven throughout. There’s darkness, heat, action, and a connection that goes far beyond the physical. If you like your romances with sharp edges and centuries-old secrets, this one’s for you.
It’s the kind of book that demands your full attention with its intricate worldbuilding, but absolutely rewards it. Highly recommend for fans of dark romantasy with original magic systems, powerful heroines, and seductive, dangerous love interests.
The main character, Mia, is a doctoral student living in Pittsburgh, but she’s hiding more than just magical secrets. The world is layered with ancient chaos magic, divine bloodlines, and creatures that walk among humans without being noticed. The lore is deep—at times it feels like there’s a whole mythological archive behind every scene—and it makes the world feel vast and immersive.
What really grabbed me was the intense chemistry between the leads, the emotional stakes, and the morally gray undercurrents woven throughout. There’s darkness, heat, action, and a connection that goes far beyond the physical. If you like your romances with sharp edges and centuries-old secrets, this one’s for you.
It’s the kind of book that demands your full attention with its intricate worldbuilding, but absolutely rewards it. Highly recommend for fans of dark romantasy with original magic systems, powerful heroines, and seductive, dangerous love interests.
May 16, 2025
This book was just not for me. The one thing I do like about this book is the male love interest being a lamia, which is a snake-like creature. This story is insta-love, and honestly, I did not think that much chemistry between the love interest. Plot wise nothing happened. This book can be summarized in less than a paragraph. Pacing was not good in my opinion, like I was genuinely confused with so many lore elements in this book, because the terminology did not make sense of some of the words they would use a lot. The main girl was just annoying to me, like she was just a pity party the whole book. The other characters were just not interesting or remarkable in any way. I feel like this book needs more things to happen to make it interesting.
Thanks, Netgalley, for an ARC and honest review.
Thanks, Netgalley, for an ARC and honest review.
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May 22, 2025
This book is not fluff! Mia has her whole world view shattered over the course of a very trying weekend and she responds with raw, unfettered emotion. This is a much more reasonable, real world reaction than is common in many Romance or Paranormal novels.
The Mesopotamian mythic tradition is an otherwise untapped well of source material bringing in a wide variety of creature types and how they interact with each other and the human world around them.
Jayce and Sage are perfectly suited as minor, throwaway antagonists clearing the path for Germund’s looming presence to be recognized and feared, not knowing what he would have planned in the rest of the series.
The Mesopotamian mythic tradition is an otherwise untapped well of source material bringing in a wide variety of creature types and how they interact with each other and the human world around them.
Jayce and Sage are perfectly suited as minor, throwaway antagonists clearing the path for Germund’s looming presence to be recognized and feared, not knowing what he would have planned in the rest of the series.
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