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Thorned
A perfect prince. A kingdom built on lies. A jester determined to make everything ridiculous.
Prince Corin was born to be perfect—flawless hair, dazzling smile, and a kingdom that worships his every wave. But behind Northwyn’s shining marble walls lurk secrets as sharp as thorns.
His mother, Queen Rose, will do anything to keep her kingdom’s illusions intact—even if it means turning Corin into a puppet prince.
When Corin glimpses the truth hiding beneath Northwyn’s perfection, he flees the palace, desperate to discover who he really is. He finds unexpected allies in Cara, a fierce rebel leader hiding scars of her own, Mikey, a jester whose unstoppable jokes conceal a loyal heart, and Sheep… who’s just trying to keep everyone from dying (and steal snacks).
But freedom comes at a price. And Queen Rose doesn’t let go of her thorns easily.
Can Corin untangle love from loyalty, truth from illusion—and save a kingdom built on lies? Or will he forever be trapped in a story someone else wrote for him?
Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings, witty banter, and found-family adventures, Thorned is a heartfelt fantasy with humour, heart, and heroes learning to write their own endings.
Prince Corin was born to be perfect—flawless hair, dazzling smile, and a kingdom that worships his every wave. But behind Northwyn’s shining marble walls lurk secrets as sharp as thorns.
His mother, Queen Rose, will do anything to keep her kingdom’s illusions intact—even if it means turning Corin into a puppet prince.
When Corin glimpses the truth hiding beneath Northwyn’s perfection, he flees the palace, desperate to discover who he really is. He finds unexpected allies in Cara, a fierce rebel leader hiding scars of her own, Mikey, a jester whose unstoppable jokes conceal a loyal heart, and Sheep… who’s just trying to keep everyone from dying (and steal snacks).
But freedom comes at a price. And Queen Rose doesn’t let go of her thorns easily.
Can Corin untangle love from loyalty, truth from illusion—and save a kingdom built on lies? Or will he forever be trapped in a story someone else wrote for him?
Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings, witty banter, and found-family adventures, Thorned is a heartfelt fantasy with humour, heart, and heroes learning to write their own endings.
139 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2025
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About the author
Steven Ellis
10 books7 followersSteven Ellis writes across the shadows and the starlight—shifting from dark, erotic romance to whimsical adventures for younger readers.
Best known for The Obey Me series, Steven explores mental health, self-discovery, sexuality, and the messy beauty of found family through deeply emotional, sapphic stories. His work isn’t just about heat (though there’s plenty of that); it’s about anxious hearts, broken edges, and the quiet courage it takes to let yourself be loved.
When he isn’t breaking hearts on the page, Steven writes magical children’s adventures filled with fairies, leprechauns, and curious kids who stumble into more wonder (and trouble) than they ever expected. These stories celebrate bravery, kindness, and the magic of believing in the impossible.
He is currently working on The Scarlet Wolf, a reimagined, gothic twist on a classic tale—a blood-bright, haunting story that asks what happens when the girl refuses to stay prey and reaches for power instead.
Whether he’s leading readers into kink clubs, enchanted forests, or the dark heart of a fairytale, Steven Ellis is always chasing the same thing: stories that make you feel seen, shaken, and just a little bit changed by the end.
Best known for The Obey Me series, Steven explores mental health, self-discovery, sexuality, and the messy beauty of found family through deeply emotional, sapphic stories. His work isn’t just about heat (though there’s plenty of that); it’s about anxious hearts, broken edges, and the quiet courage it takes to let yourself be loved.
When he isn’t breaking hearts on the page, Steven writes magical children’s adventures filled with fairies, leprechauns, and curious kids who stumble into more wonder (and trouble) than they ever expected. These stories celebrate bravery, kindness, and the magic of believing in the impossible.
He is currently working on The Scarlet Wolf, a reimagined, gothic twist on a classic tale—a blood-bright, haunting story that asks what happens when the girl refuses to stay prey and reaches for power instead.
Whether he’s leading readers into kink clubs, enchanted forests, or the dark heart of a fairytale, Steven Ellis is always chasing the same thing: stories that make you feel seen, shaken, and just a little bit changed by the end.
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