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Vowsworn: Phase One
“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”
--Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)
“I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!”
--Book Reviewer (Wish)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From #1 bestseller and USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings, comes the debut of an astounding new fantasy series, VOWSWORN, ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Callie Hart, and Holly Black.
In the Five Kingdoms of Valterra, magic comes with a price—sacred oaths that grant incredible power but must never be broken.
As Princess Briar Thorne prepares to swear the Sovereign's Oath on her 19th birthday, she faces her future, mapped out since rule the realm, protect her people, and marry nobility.
But when a midnight escape beyond palace walls leads to a chance encounter with Kieran, a humble herbalist whose freedom captivates her, Briar begins to question everything she's been raised to believe.
With her betrothal to the charming yet malevolent Lord Damien Vaulter looming and mysterious raiders threatening Northaven's shores, Briar stands at an impossible crossroads.
Will she honor the oath that binds her to the land and her royal duty?
Or risk everything—her power, her sanity, even her life—for a love that defies everything?
A breathtaking world where magic and passion collide, VOWSWORN offers immersive worldbuilding and characters caught between heart-wrenching choices. Once you enter the world of the Vowsworn, breaking free may be impossible.
Future books in the series are available!
“Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping.”
--Book Reviewer (Wish)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”
--San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)
“Has all the ingredients for an instant plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)
--Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)
“I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!”
--Book Reviewer (Wish)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From #1 bestseller and USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings, comes the debut of an astounding new fantasy series, VOWSWORN, ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Callie Hart, and Holly Black.
In the Five Kingdoms of Valterra, magic comes with a price—sacred oaths that grant incredible power but must never be broken.
As Princess Briar Thorne prepares to swear the Sovereign's Oath on her 19th birthday, she faces her future, mapped out since rule the realm, protect her people, and marry nobility.
But when a midnight escape beyond palace walls leads to a chance encounter with Kieran, a humble herbalist whose freedom captivates her, Briar begins to question everything she's been raised to believe.
With her betrothal to the charming yet malevolent Lord Damien Vaulter looming and mysterious raiders threatening Northaven's shores, Briar stands at an impossible crossroads.
Will she honor the oath that binds her to the land and her royal duty?
Or risk everything—her power, her sanity, even her life—for a love that defies everything?
A breathtaking world where magic and passion collide, VOWSWORN offers immersive worldbuilding and characters caught between heart-wrenching choices. Once you enter the world of the Vowsworn, breaking free may be impossible.
Future books in the series are available!
“Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping.”
--Book Reviewer (Wish)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”
--San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)
“Has all the ingredients for an instant plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)
- GenresFantasy
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2025
About the author
Morgan Rice
754 books3,422 followersMorgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!
TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!
Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!
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Did Not Finish
March 10, 2026My first Morgan Rice book - DNF at 40% (so no rating given).
There are very few books that I stop reading. I always want to give the author respect for the time and effort they have put in, and allow the story to unfold to see if it can capture my imagination.
This is one of the rare books I just could not carry on with.
Unfortunately the writing style is very repetitive, and seemed like it was written by a high-schooler. Very heavy on the telling, the multiple POV just doesn’t work, it adds no character depth at all.
The magical theory is very simple but even by 40% I still wasn’t sure what the magic of a vow actually did… it is neither shown nor explained.
I felt no empathy for Briar, no contempt for her sister, no dislike of Damien and no swooning for Kieran. Just meh.
I won’t continue with the series (obviously) and am not interested in other books by this author. In fact, I did some research after I put the book down, and there are quite a few people who feel this author doesn’t actually exist. Very interesting to read some of the threads. I apologise if there is a person churning out these books.
Wouldn’t recommend.
There are very few books that I stop reading. I always want to give the author respect for the time and effort they have put in, and allow the story to unfold to see if it can capture my imagination.
This is one of the rare books I just could not carry on with.
Unfortunately the writing style is very repetitive, and seemed like it was written by a high-schooler. Very heavy on the telling, the multiple POV just doesn’t work, it adds no character depth at all.
The magical theory is very simple but even by 40% I still wasn’t sure what the magic of a vow actually did… it is neither shown nor explained.
I felt no empathy for Briar, no contempt for her sister, no dislike of Damien and no swooning for Kieran. Just meh.
I won’t continue with the series (obviously) and am not interested in other books by this author. In fact, I did some research after I put the book down, and there are quite a few people who feel this author doesn’t actually exist. Very interesting to read some of the threads. I apologise if there is a person churning out these books.
Wouldn’t recommend.
December 3, 2025
I was given an ARC of this new fantasy series and I enjoyed it.
Briar is the princess of a realm reliant on oath magic...hers would supposedly keep the land stable, but what of her choices? Forced to be betrothed to a prince from another area so to keep alliances fresh, Briar becomes a prisoner, though nothing is straightforward.
I loved the concept of being one with nature and healing. I liked the dilemmas and tension.
As the characters are introduced, the plot is revealed - well done.
Well-written and engaging.
Recommended.
Briar is the princess of a realm reliant on oath magic...hers would supposedly keep the land stable, but what of her choices? Forced to be betrothed to a prince from another area so to keep alliances fresh, Briar becomes a prisoner, though nothing is straightforward.
I loved the concept of being one with nature and healing. I liked the dilemmas and tension.
As the characters are introduced, the plot is revealed - well done.
Well-written and engaging.
Recommended.
March 13, 2026
The only reason I pushed through finishing this book is because it was such a quick read, otherwise it would have been a DNF easily.
The concept of the vowsworn and oath breaking could have been really interesting, but the book just had nothing to back it up or flesh it out whatsoever. There was basically no world building and we’re thrust into her taking this supposedly huge oath 10 minutes into the book. What exactly does it do? What is the meaning of it? What are the rules for not breaking it? Who knows! There are multiple other mentions of different oaths, but barely any additional information is given. The army has oath power but without it is useless, I guess? The hunters oath makes her grow scales? Mkay.
The romance is very PG, very rushed, and pretty boring. The villain is evil, the wicked stepmother and stepsister bit didn’t really land, and the overall writing was pretty repetitive and a lot of telling instead of showing. Reading “undeterred” and “deterred” in consecutive sentences was jarring. Cool idea, tough read!
The concept of the vowsworn and oath breaking could have been really interesting, but the book just had nothing to back it up or flesh it out whatsoever. There was basically no world building and we’re thrust into her taking this supposedly huge oath 10 minutes into the book. What exactly does it do? What is the meaning of it? What are the rules for not breaking it? Who knows! There are multiple other mentions of different oaths, but barely any additional information is given. The army has oath power but without it is useless, I guess? The hunters oath makes her grow scales? Mkay.
The romance is very PG, very rushed, and pretty boring. The villain is evil, the wicked stepmother and stepsister bit didn’t really land, and the overall writing was pretty repetitive and a lot of telling instead of showing. Reading “undeterred” and “deterred” in consecutive sentences was jarring. Cool idea, tough read!
March 1, 2026
Duty vs. Heart
First book by Morgan Rice! I enjoyed the story and am curious to see what happens in the series.
Briar is next in line for the throne. Her marriage is arranged, and her vow has been sworn. When she meets Kieran, an herbalist, she begins to see the future she truly wants, putting themselves and the kingdom at risk.
First book by Morgan Rice! I enjoyed the story and am curious to see what happens in the series.
Briar is next in line for the throne. Her marriage is arranged, and her vow has been sworn. When she meets Kieran, an herbalist, she begins to see the future she truly wants, putting themselves and the kingdom at risk.
February 26, 2026
The story was alright with good characters but it was not what I thought it was going to be, more of a romance than a fantasy and it took a long time to progress as far as it got. It reminded me of a Cinderella sort of vibe.
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November 2, 2025Pessimo libro, scritto male e troppo affrettato.
December 4, 2025
This is a promising first book in a new fairytale woe series, promising to be very intriguing. I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment and I love the characters.
March 14, 2026
A quick fairly boring read
March 24, 2026
Ridiculous!
Very poor character development. Unrealistic in the extreme. Very amateurish attempt to create a compelling story but its not. Don’t bother.
Very poor character development. Unrealistic in the extreme. Very amateurish attempt to create a compelling story but its not. Don’t bother.
April 7, 2026
Captivating
As usual, Morgan Rice has woven a spellbinding story. I'm left wish I could purchase the next book. My thanks to the author for a good read.
As usual, Morgan Rice has woven a spellbinding story. I'm left wish I could purchase the next book. My thanks to the author for a good read.
May 23, 2026
J’ai aimé ce livre sans pour autant l’adorer.
L’idée de base était intéressante, mais l’histoire n’a pas complètement réussi à me captiver.
Peut-être que le fait de le lire en anglais a joué un rôle. Malgré tout, j’ai assez aimé l’univers pour vouloir donner une chance au tome 2.
L’idée de base était intéressante, mais l’histoire n’a pas complètement réussi à me captiver.
Peut-être que le fait de le lire en anglais a joué un rôle. Malgré tout, j’ai assez aimé l’univers pour vouloir donner une chance au tome 2.
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