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The Serpent Prince
The epic second book in the Plot of the Six Saints Series, perfect for ?fans of One Dark Window and From Blood and Ash, about a formerly magicless elf who comes into mysterious dark powers, forcing her to bargain with an intriguing, duplicitous prince to save her kingdom at any cost—even her soul.
The Serpent Prince is a blade sharpened with intrigue and hardened in the fires of betrayal. Who will rise in the aftermath of chaos? And who will be swallowed by the serpent's coil?
Imani flees her home as a wanted murderer.
Betrayed, she seeks to regain her footing in Niflheim and vows retribution against those who wronged her. She will let nothing block her path to there will be a reckoning, and she will spare no one who stands in her way.
Yet despite being used by everyone she knows, Imani turns to the only people she can, burrowing herself deeper into the lives of her former allies to uncover their secrets—and her own. But the longer Imani immerses herself in the politics of the Niflheim Kingdom, the less sure she becomes of anything—allies, enemies, wrong, right, evil, good, hate... and love.
Another more insidious threat, orchestrated by people beyond her imagination, lurks beneath the surface. With civil turmoil swelling in her own kingdom, the clock is ticking on Imani's plans. Faced with the choice of which side to stand with, she'll stop at nothing to come out on top—and the Serpent Prince himself could not foresee the cost of victory.
The addictive sequel to The Elf Witch, The Serpent Prince is a dark, slow-burning romantasy about villains. It's filled with political intrigue, betrayals, and a beautiful, unique magic system; perfect for fans who love Game of Thrones, Amelia Hutchins, Ella Fields, and Melissa Roehrich’s The Legacy Series.
The Serpent Prince is a blade sharpened with intrigue and hardened in the fires of betrayal. Who will rise in the aftermath of chaos? And who will be swallowed by the serpent's coil?
Imani flees her home as a wanted murderer.
Betrayed, she seeks to regain her footing in Niflheim and vows retribution against those who wronged her. She will let nothing block her path to there will be a reckoning, and she will spare no one who stands in her way.
Yet despite being used by everyone she knows, Imani turns to the only people she can, burrowing herself deeper into the lives of her former allies to uncover their secrets—and her own. But the longer Imani immerses herself in the politics of the Niflheim Kingdom, the less sure she becomes of anything—allies, enemies, wrong, right, evil, good, hate... and love.
Another more insidious threat, orchestrated by people beyond her imagination, lurks beneath the surface. With civil turmoil swelling in her own kingdom, the clock is ticking on Imani's plans. Faced with the choice of which side to stand with, she'll stop at nothing to come out on top—and the Serpent Prince himself could not foresee the cost of victory.
The addictive sequel to The Elf Witch, The Serpent Prince is a dark, slow-burning romantasy about villains. It's filled with political intrigue, betrayals, and a beautiful, unique magic system; perfect for fans who love Game of Thrones, Amelia Hutchins, Ella Fields, and Melissa Roehrich’s The Legacy Series.
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Published October 28, 2025
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About the author
Jacquelyn Gilmore
6 books130 followersJacquelyn Gilmore has been called "a rising star in the dark fantasy genre," and writes fantasy and science fiction romances about villains. Her stories aim to push readers to enter new, terrifying worlds, and she's obsessed with antiheroes. She has over a decade of professional writing experience and a bachelor's degree in English literature.
Her debut novel, "The Elf Witch," weaves a tale of magic, betrayal, and romance, and has been described as "captivating" and a "must-read" for fans of dark fantasy. It's received rave reviews, with the book being praised for its unique blend of dark magic, political intrigue, and complex characters, including one reviewer who calls it "an absolute masterpiece of dark fantasy." The sequel, "The Serpent Prince," grabs readers with more shocking plot twists, a fast-paced plot, and slow-burning romance.
Additionally, "Dream in the Ash," the first book in Gilmore's second series, "The Other Half of the End," is a dystopian dark fantasy (with a dash of science fiction) that explores a world where magic and technology coexist. It's slated for release on March 10, 2026.
Her debut novel, "The Elf Witch," weaves a tale of magic, betrayal, and romance, and has been described as "captivating" and a "must-read" for fans of dark fantasy. It's received rave reviews, with the book being praised for its unique blend of dark magic, political intrigue, and complex characters, including one reviewer who calls it "an absolute masterpiece of dark fantasy." The sequel, "The Serpent Prince," grabs readers with more shocking plot twists, a fast-paced plot, and slow-burning romance.
Additionally, "Dream in the Ash," the first book in Gilmore's second series, "The Other Half of the End," is a dystopian dark fantasy (with a dash of science fiction) that explores a world where magic and technology coexist. It's slated for release on March 10, 2026.
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October 15, 2025
Confession time: My rating is solely based on the fact that I screwed up. I grabbed this one as an ARC from Nerd Fam thinking it was the first in the series… it is definitely not.
Imani seems like a solid main character she's strong, layered, and easy to root for but without the first book’s context, I felt like I’d been dropped into the middle of a party halfway through when everyone is a couple bottles of wine in. The plot had promise, the magic system really intrigued me, and the world clearly has depth… but I found it a bit hard to follow without that foundation.
I ended up setting it down before finishing not because it was bad, but because I knew I was missing key pieces that probably would’ve made it all click.
So, moral of the story? Start with book one. 🍷 I’ll definitely be coming back once I do, because the world and magic system have too much potential to leave unexplored.
Imani seems like a solid main character she's strong, layered, and easy to root for but without the first book’s context, I felt like I’d been dropped into the middle of a party halfway through when everyone is a couple bottles of wine in. The plot had promise, the magic system really intrigued me, and the world clearly has depth… but I found it a bit hard to follow without that foundation.
I ended up setting it down before finishing not because it was bad, but because I knew I was missing key pieces that probably would’ve made it all click.
So, moral of the story? Start with book one. 🍷 I’ll definitely be coming back once I do, because the world and magic system have too much potential to leave unexplored.
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