Wrought In Flesh: The Vollmagus and The Etched One

by Corinne Price

Genres: Horror, Fantasy

397 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 10, 2026

About the author

Corinne Price is an Alberta based author and Red Seal industrial mechanic. She spends her working life as a coordinator of her fellow mechanics, and her off-time reading, writing, or working with stained glass. She currently lives with her three rabbits, two dogs, and one partner. Corinne has always had love for dark and twisted tales. Whether fantasy, horror, or the strange realms between, she writes stories where the monsters and the humans traverse the same knife-edge. Wrought in Flesh was her first novel, book one of The Vollmagus and The Etched series.

Reviews

[Kealyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrought in Flesh by Corinne Price

4.5/5 stars

Wrought in Flesh is the debut book of Corinne Price and goodness gracious I thoroughly enjoyed this one so, so much. She delivered a solid, entertaining and gripping read.

The book starts with a memory that took place in the past. Sybil is a leertek, someone born without magical powers, and her best friend and boyfriend Quinn just stole a book with a spell in it that should grant Sybil powers. The second they start it all goes down the drain and Quinn dies horribly.

10 years have past and Sybil still carries the guilt and the pain of his loss within her. But she also made important steps to move on. She is living with her partner Killian and she is a warden. She is struggling in certain areas as a warden, but everything she does is to help the people around her. 

This story is told from a dual point of view and we are also introduced to Raekin. He is an Etched and is covered in wounds and scars. His master is Naz'tek and his entire life revolves around serving him. He is in a dysfunctional relationship and he is rather ruthless and single minded.

Both characters have such a strong storyline. Both of them are chasing their truth and they both need answers about the things that haunt them. And then one vital moment happens that changes their entire lives. But also creates a tether that keeps them tied tightly.

The only reason why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because the book starts off very slowly. A bit too slow for my liking. I also missed some explanation of how the magic system works and how it all started. At the start you need to guess a lot. And it took a good 200 pages before the story started taking momentum and became utterly addictive.

But the second the characters were thrust together, I just couldn't stop reading. Them being in the same room elevated this story to a solid five star read and I just loved the tension and character growth that happened from that point onwards. The past and present get tied together and I loved how fast paced the second part of the book was. 

The supporting characters are so rich and stunning too. I loved how all the characters don't shy away from being themselves and expressing their honest thoughts and feelings. It might sound harsh at times, but I admired their strong willed characters and I love how that self confidence creates different bonds between different people. It felt like every action had an immediate, or saved reaction within it. And truly elevated the second part of the book to an addictive and all-consuming read.

And that ending!!! Goodness gracious I need book 2 NOW please! This story is so addictive and it was so easy to connect with all the characters. I loved how brutal and raw this story is. And I love how horror-like some elements were.

I wish I picked this up way sooner! This will definitely be a book that I will read more than once. It was that good! And I truly hope certain characters have more time together in the second book!

4 ... no, I'll change it to 4.5 HUGE stars from me for Wrought in Flesh!

[Travis Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrought on Flesh
By Corinne Price
Pub Date Apr 10 2026

This book has everything I want in a fantasy book: great character development. Great world building. Interesting magic system. Dark and generally a fun read.
The only issue I have and it is a personal preference is the writing can become too descriptive and slows down the pacing at times. Other than that this book is fantastic.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book early in return for my honest review.

[Jess Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to BookSirens and Corinne Price for this ARC

This review contains NO spoilers! And all that is said is my honest and non-biased opinion.

I am not going to give spoilers or massive details of what happens in this book. That would be silly and counterproductive!

Release date for this book is 10th April 2026

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

All in all I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Extremely well put together, great plot. nice and unique events.

The horror aspect was impeccable! There is death, gore and guts. The magical elements with the runes and how they were forced. Goodness, I loved it.

I really enjoyed almost every character. The only criticism I would give is that I wanted more attitude, more character, and more of the characters' personality with some of the scenes/ speech/ actions.

Other than that I think this book is great!

There are a lot of triggers in this book, for example:

- Blood
- Gore
- Death
- Murder
- Bodily harm
- Self harm
- magical harm
- Demons
- Sexual scenes
- Sexual talk
- Male dominance/ Manipulation
- Retirement due to Disability
and so on

Thank you again to BookSirens and Corinne Price!

[Emma-Louise Wykes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC for review.

This is a pretty good debut novel. The author had some interesting and unique ideas, and these were mostly executed well.

That being said, something about it just didn't click for me. I found it quite a slog to get through, which at under 300 pages was surprising. For a fantasy novel it would have benefited from more comprehensive world building.

A decent book, which I did enjoy, just not my favourite.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I went into this book with high expectations, drawn in by its intriguing premise and the promise of a darker narrative. From the start, the author’s writing style stood out being both rich and descriptive, it made it easy to vividly imagine each scene as it unfolded. The atmospheric, dark elements were especially compelling and added depth to the story.


That said, there were moments where the plot felt somewhat confusing, which occasionally pulled me out of the experience. Some parts could have been clearer or more smoothly developed. Despite this, the overall journey was still enjoyable. The strengths in writing and tone ultimately made it a worthwhile read, even if it didn’t fully meet all of my expectations.

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wrought in flesh is a good debut novel and the writing style was good and easy to read. I just didn’t connect with characters that much and I think it just isn’t what I was expecting but I think it’s worth reading. Thank you for the ARC from NetGalley.

[Angel · Rating 3 out of 5]

It starts off pretty slow, duel POV isn't my favorite so that might have contributed to getting me into the storyline. It was interesting, the magic system was a bit confusing at times, but it got better as it progressed. A solid first release for the author.

[frankie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars

Thank you to Corinne Price and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a good introduction to a series that I think has a lot of potential.

As a young girl, Sybil witnesses the tragic death of her best friend, Quinn, during a ritual performed to give her the one thing she so badly wants - the gift of magic. After 10 years of adjusting to her chaotic new abilities and trying to heal the trauma of that night, Sybil is finally progressing in her career as a Warden. She is what she always wanted to be: someone who wields both magic and the law to protect the city's people.

Naturally, when she tugs a little too hard on the loose threads of her past, the careful tapestry around her begins to fall, revealing the society's rotten underbelly - both figuratively and literally. And when she lays eyes on someone she has long accepted as dead and gone, she begins to realise that the life she knew may be lost to her forever.

I won't spoil any more than that, but I'll give a few broad sweeping thoughts.

Sometimes the writing style feels a little overwrought, with textural or environmental details that add little to the scenes besides extra padding. Descriptive prose might stick out as not really making sense, and that pulled me out of the story sometimes. Here's an example. After a paragraph detailing a storm that has picked up:

"Sybil's teeth had started chattering long ago. The gloves protected her hands, but they had frozen in place. They creaked stiffly as she tried to straighten them out from their grip on the reins."

Did the gloves really protect her hands if they had frozen in place? Things don't really "creak stiffly". And... this is a lot of prose just to tell us her hands are cold. The storm isn't hugely impactful to the plot, so it starts to encourage me to slightly skim read, even though I want to stay present in the moment.

I think the characters and general world building are interesting, and if I am to pick up the rest of the series, it would largely be to see how those two things develop. I like the thread of corruption and misuse of power in the "normal" world, and am intrigued to know more about the seemingly secret underbelly slowly revealed throughout the story. Do people live normal lives here? How do members of different classes and ranks interact? (What are the means of production????? lol) Above ground, how does magic being commonplace affect the world; in what ways is it similar and dissimilar to our own? I'd like to see more of these ideas being explored.

Characters' feelings are mostly spelled out; this isn't really a book that plays it subtle. Raekin is an intriguing character, wrought with intense trauma that manifests itself with both literal and figurative scars. I like a messy character. I like a BAD character. While I would have liked his storyline to perhaps move a little slower, savouring each moment, he was certainly the most interesting character to follow in this book, and the one that embodies its themes most clearly.

I hope the following books will play more with the idea of investigating power systems, and allow the relationships to build a little more organically while leaving room for the plot to find its feet. As of now, I think you will enjoy this book if you like to read very emotional and character-driven stories.

The main reason this book wasn't quite for me is because I prefer my romance to be a garnish on top of an intricate world and plot, rather than it being the main motivator for character and pacing. I wanted to read this book because it was marked as horror and fantasy, but I think its romance and smut (agh!! what a horrible word to type!!) aspects were downplayed both here and elsewhere. I think this book wasn't quite right for me, but it will definitely be right for many other people!

[Momo · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars* tentative, as what distinguishes a 5 star book to me is if it actually sticks in my mind and I keep coming back to it so tentative 4.5 star for now.

Hey, ever wonder what if magic was class privilege, trauma had a body count, and the government was somehow worse than the underground monsters? Me neither! Then I picked up this book which proceeded to fling me into the pit. I mean, "even hate was company?". What a line.

(If you liked Emily Tesh's The Incandescent and Tasmyn Muir's Locked Tomb series, stop reading now and just pick up this book).

Anyways, to start, our girl, Sybil is born into a city where magic is basically the premium subscription tier of personhood, except she has none, which is already rude. Then her father tries to “fix” this by using someone very close to her- trying to keep this spoiler free, let me live- as the unwilling magical battery in a forbidden ritual (as forbidden rituals are totally known for their safety), because apparently family bonding now includes ritual mutilation and catastrophic emotional damage. Anyways, to the surprise of almost no reader, the ritual backfires so hard it burns into Sybil’s body, leaving her yes, with power, but also with scars, and the deeply reasonable desire to become everyone’s problem. Now she has power, scars, guilt, and the energy of someone who may or may not burn down every corrupt structure in walking distance. Girl, I feel you.

Raekin, meanwhile, is an Etched, which is fantasy-speak for “your body is now a magical employee handbook written by demons.” Bound by runes, forced to obey, and treated like a weapon instead of a person (late-stage capitalism's dream), he is trapped in one of the most horrifying versions of magical servitude: the kind where even your bones have terms and conditions, the whole nightmare buffet. But worry not, Raekin begins the fantasy-protagonist tradition of asking, “What if I simply became ungovernable?".

This is actually dark fantasy, just the way I like it. Feels like playing Dark Souls but less frustrating. This is for readers who like their fantasy bloody, political, romantic, furious, and spiritually damp. There are runes carved into bodies, institutions rotting from the inside, ancient power with terrible vibes, and enough betrayal to make a therapist start charging hazard pay. It has that delicious “everyone is traumatized but also hot and dangerous” energy. I really admire how the world building literally makes bodies political and the relationships between the characters (no spoilers~). This could have easily veered into melodramatic or like just edgy for the sake of edgy, which is always a risk with dark fantasy, but it doesn't and I'm extremely impressed that this is a debut novel, when many novelists don't manage to reach this level of subtlety and complexity. To the point, that I had to check if the author was actually a debut author.

Basically:
a magicless girl gets trauma-upgraded,
a rune-bound warrior wants out of his magical HR violation,
a corrupt society is begging to be set on fire,
for fans of dark fantasy that looks at softness and says, “Cute. Anyway, here’s a knife.”

A deeply stressful time. Loved the vibes. Would not survive one chapter.

[Lilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I applied for this as an ARC through netgalley without realizing the book was published, but was granted it anyway. So, let's talk about it.


First, the prologue???? I have never come to care for and be hurt by characters so quickly in my life. But I did and it happened. It honestly made it a little difficult for me to grasp onto the story at first because I was reeling from that, it really stuck with me. It also made me struggle to connect to Sybil for a while which made the book difficult to convince myself to read. 


Despite that, Sybil's struggle made my heart ache for her on more than one occasion and I related to her a lot in wanting to ensure Quinn would be proud of her; her grief was very relatable to me. I may not have always liked her, but she had her redeeming qualities. 


Raekin, though, was nuanced and I really enjoyed his perspective and the insight between his external appearance and actions and his mind. Chapters with him in it, especially early on, were such a welcome reprieve. And they only got better over time.


"He may have hated her, but he was only a monster when he chose to be. Now, the bigger monster was before them."


Then came the moment I was plot twisted and hooked and my heart was crushed all at the same second. It was a slow moving train I could not avert my eyes from despite knowing it was not going to be good. There is not a lot of joy and happiness to be found in this book, and I was reminded violently of that.


"You finally got it. You got everything you wanted."


I truly was so consumed with my feelings at this part that I couldn't stop thinking about it. This was about a third of the way through the book and it went from having to convince myself to read it, to convincing myself to put it down and needed to take breaks for my emotions. I was obsessed, enthralled, and utterly consumed.


I cannot wait for book two (I read on google that this was a book 1 to a series). I really thought this review would be different, I expected needing to force myself to finish, but instead I was met with a story that consumed me, characters I wanted to know more about (imperfections and all), and questions I need to have answered. I was mad and hurt during most chapters and honestly, that fits for the world this story takes place in. This is not a light and happy story, but if you're okay with stepping into the dark and hunkering down, this is absolutely worth the read. 


If you're like me and the beginning is a little rough and you may not like Sybil, Varena made you want to scream, and you want to throw Killian against a wall.. stick with it. I'll be here not so patiently waiting for book 2. Because I am not recovering from this ending.

[Sanne Romijn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wrought in Flesh was such an enjoyable read.

It took me a little while to get fully invested in the story, but I honestly didn’t mind. The slower pace gives Corinne Price the time to build a rich, immersive world, and it was absolutely worth it. The world feels carefully thought out, while still leaving plenty of mysteries to uncover in the books to come.

The magic system is easily one of my favourite parts of the novel. It’s incredibly original and unlike anything I’ve read before. It feels complex without becoming overwhelming, and I loved discovering how it worked alongside the characters. Sybil was my favourite character from the very beginning. She’s strong, but never unrealistically so. At the same time she’s vulnerable in a way that made her feel incredibly human. My heart broke for her during the promotion celebration when Killian treated her so horribly. I completely understood why she withdrew afterwards, and moments like that made me care deeply about her journey.

Raekin, on the other hand, remains something of a mystery. I think that’s entirely intentional. After everything he’s endured over the past ten years, it makes perfect sense that he isn’t an open book. Trauma leaves scars that aren’t easily shared, and I have a feeling there are still many layers to his character waiting to be uncovered. I also really enjoyed the romance. It never took over the story or became the main focus. Instead, it fit naturally into the plot and complemented the fantasy elements rather than competing with them.

Although there are definitely horror elements throughout the book, it still felt like a fantasy novel first and foremost, which was exactly what I was hoping for. One of my favourite scenes was the sequence in the cave. The descriptions were so vivid that I felt completely immersed, as though I was exploring it alongside the characters. I wasn’t particularly surprised by any plot twists, but that didn’t bother me. Not every story needs shocking twists to be engaging, and this one kept me turning the pages because I genuinely cared about the world and its characters.

By the end, I was already excited to pick up the next book. I’m especially curious to learn more about the Void Born. They have something almost evil-dragon-like about them (at least, in my mind they do) yet they’re clearly something entirely their own. Corinne Price reveals just enough to make them fascinating while leaving plenty of questions unanswered, and I’m really hoping we’ll learn more about who, or what, they truly are as the series continues.

[Soulflower · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wrought In Flesh by Corinne Price is dark fantasy at its most visceral. Bloody, brutal, intimate, and grotesque all at once, as the author balanced between macabre transformation and aching humanity. Between horror and longing.

The world is merciless from the very beginning. The magic is less whimsical and more invasive. The Void is barbaric. A place where people are cruelly carved apart and reconstructed. Branded, chained, mutilated, and reshaped into weapons before being assigned mates for breeding.

Violently losing your person, spending years mourning them, and then being forced to confront what actually remains is diabolically devastating. Especially when the person standing before you is no longer entirely your person, but also not entirely someone else either. I can’t even begin to imagine how intensely horrifying it would be to love someone so completely that not even grief, time, or torture can loosen its grip on your soul.

Book one only begins to scratch at something far more dangerous as it slowly uncovers the larger horrors still lurking underneath the surface. Not only within the Void, but within the corruption existing above ground as well. The story gradually pushes the realization that monsters are not isolated to one place, and that cruelty thrives differently depending on who is allowed to wield power.

The enchanted runes and the instability of Sybil’s abilities made every interaction feel volatile and constantly on the verge of catastrophe. There is clearly still so much left to uncover surrounding Sybil’s mark, her fractured magic, and what it truly means to exist as something unstable.

Nobody escapes this world untouched, not even a reader of it… especially as love, loyalty, sacrifice, identity, and survival blur together.

[Gina Rae Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark fantasy isn't meant to be comfortable. It explores the places where hope is tested, sacrifice comes at a terrible cost, and every choice leaves lasting consequences. Wrought in Flesh embraces those ideas with confidence, delivering an immersive debut that rewards readers willing to invest in its richly imagined world.

Corinne Price takes her time introducing the history, politics, and magic of this world, and while the deliberate pacing may challenge readers looking for immediate action, it creates a strong foundation for everything that follows. Once the story gains momentum, the second half becomes increasingly difficult to put down.

The dual perspectives of Sybil and Raekin work especially well. Both characters are shaped by impossible choices, and their individual journeys add emotional weight to a story already filled with intrigue, danger, and moral complexity. I also appreciated that the darker elements never felt gratuitous—they served the story rather than overwhelming it.

For readers who enjoy dark fantasy with layered world-building, compelling characters, and meaningful stakes, Wrought in Flesh is a promising start to what looks to be an exciting new series. I'm looking forward to seeing where Corinne Price takes these characters next.

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[WearyMama · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm giving up halfway through. I really wanted to like this book and the story started out in a way that caught my interest. The characters are just too cliche, the plot is illogical and the magic system and world building is a bit all over the place. For example the mc is in trouble and 1 move away from being demoted or fired. She catches a serial killer on her first day at this new position she got as a punishment and she gets promoted the very next day. The promotion is a big enough deal that all the royalty and important people of society show up. Oh and while she's getting ready to go she pouts about it not being the type of case she wanted to solve like saving kids from a burning building or something. Then at the party her boyfriend or roommate or whatever this guy is to her is caught telling others she didn't deserve the promotion and trying to damage her reputation. BUT the day after that she sees him and begs him to do a favor for her and doesnt even bring up what happened at the party. It just comes off as a lazy way to move the plot along like to get her out of the party and then out of town. Neither the fmc or the mmc's storylines were holding my attention enough as they both reflected on their same traumas again and again and the plot moved forward so slowly even with these short cuts.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wrought in Flesh is an incredible book, especially as an inaugural work, and kept me gripped to the very end. It is a dark fantasy with moral ambiguity, a unique magic system and thoughtful worldbuilding. The characters are well-developed and follow through on their goals; each one felt real, even the more fantastical among them. Sybil is complex and grows greater and greater with each page. Rae'kin is morally grey in the best way, an absolute marvel.

Price's prose is also worth noting, as it made action feel visceral and every emotion hits like a punch. You never have to wonder how someone is feeling. Fights are brutal and bloody, each one feeling like a desperate bid for survival.

I've seen a few other reviews malign the pacing, which i totally disagree with. Price cranks the tension up and up throughout the entire first half, after which a bomb goes off (narratively) and it becomes a nonstop thrill afterward.

As the entry point for a series, it completely nails down a tone and sets up the action in a way that felt satisfying. You will become obsessed with the world and characters Price has created.

Overall, the book is absolutely worth your time and I eagerly await any and everything the author releases. My fave read this year.

[Katryna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrought in Flesh – Corinne Price

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own, this is my honest review!

Wrought in Flesh is the debut novel by Corinne Price and it was quite the debut! I thoroughly enjoyed the darker aspects to the storyline as well as both characters’ profiles and development. I find I’m often disappointed after being drawn in by the promise of a “dark horror” novel and I really wasn’t with this one. On top of having two vastly different characters chasing very different ends and an intriguing storyline, the book was masterfully written. The prose was descriptive and at times quite visceral – something I find that really impacts the mood of a novel like this.

I devoured this book and very much anticipating the sequel because I’m sure I’ll be unable to put that one down as well. Thank you again to the publisher, author, and Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to enjoy this book as much as I did!

[Lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book exceeded my expectations!

This book is dual POV and also has a dual setting: it's set above ánd below ground. The story and the world are dark, almost dystopian.

Nightmares don't seem so daunting when you forget dreams exist.

Sybil grew up without magic. In an attempt to grant her powers her best friend Quinn gets sucked into the Nether world and leaves behind a traumatised Sybil. She vows to make her life mean something and make up for his loss.
Far beneath the surface, an enslaved Etched named Raekin serves the Void. Bound by runes he is forced to be a weapon. When their paths collide the road to the truth and vengeance starts to get paved..

With elements of dark dystopian fantasy, horror and romantasy this book has something for lovers of many genres. The character building is strong, and the worldbuilding slow but steady. This book keeps the part of the world we know small, but there is potential to expand much further. I'm looking forward to see where it goes next!

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

“All magic has a cost.”

Wrought In Flesh is a dark and immersive fantasy filled with mystery, rich worldbuilding, and compelling stakes. Sybil is a loveable mix of stubborn, inquisitive and uncertain that really endears her to readers and makes her perspective relatable. Raekin, an enslaved Etched marked by runes carved into his body, is forced to serve the Void Born. As he searches for a way to free himself and the other Etched he must balance the good of the collective over his own desires.

There were moments where the plot felt somewhat confusing, which occasionally pulled me out of the experience. I found the magic system to be interesting and didn’t get too lost in the way it was explained and presented throughout the book.

All in all I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was well put together, good plot. nice and unique events. Thank you to the publisher and author for letting me read this book as an ARC.

[Kellie- SpicedTeaandChapters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don’t let the darkness consume you! Wrought in Flesh delivers a story steeped in darkness and magic.

I was very excited to dive into this story, and it definitely did not disappoint. The story takes its time to introduce the world and a very unique magic system, creating a slow but immersive experience that pulls you in.

Told through dual points of view, we're introduced to two very different main characters, Sybil and Raekin. I genuinely enjoyed following both of their journeys, even if they occasionally tested my patience.

I'll admit the pacing felt quite slow in the beginning, but my curiosity kept me turning the pages. Once the story found its rhythm, everything started clicking into place, and I became much more invested. There is so much more to discover about this world!

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this story, and I’m genuinely looking forward to continuing to read this series.

[The Nocturnal Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sybil is the queen at not reading the room. She was a very relatable main character which was a bit frustrating at times but those moments were always in character. I found the magic system to be super interesting especially when talking about how people can “buy” powers. The pacing and writing was really well done. I think the characters were compelling and fit into the story perfectly. I think Raekin’s inner struggle after the heist was written really well and I could feel the inner turmoil. The grittier parts of the story were done well without going overboard. I’m curious as to where this is going to go in the next book and will be keeping up with the series in the future!

[Amber · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the writing itself is technically competent, this book struggles with fundamental storytelling elements.
The narrative failed to grip me, lacking the momentum needed to keep pages turning. The cast feels one-dimensional, with characters lacking the depth and complexity that make me care about their fates. Many characters serve a single plot function before vanishing entirely, disappearing without meaningful closure or development.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt her pain at being different to those around her as she had not got the magic inside her. I could feel her horror as she watch her friend suffer during a ritual. I wanted to save her friend and her from the horror they are facing. A great read which made me realize I wanted to keep them safe
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and a magical read

[Jennifer Loschiavo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This took some considerable patience on my end… this book is SO SLOW! when you finally get to it it was worth the emotional torment i suffered through(3.5 stars from me). The character development is key to understanding the flashbacks and layered mess that is the connection. Worth the read if you have patience for intense, symbolic, piece together the pieces type books.

[Haley Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey! 👋🏻 Pst Pst I NEED the sequel like rn! This was so good and balanced between everything going on.

[Jim Blaunce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Loved the horror elements! Looking forward to book 2!

[Dina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this a while ago, it was.. fine. I was confused but I didn't hate it either.

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wrought In Flesh is a dark and immersive fantasy filled with mystery, rich worldbuilding, and compelling stakes.

Corinne Price creates a fascinating and atmospheric story that draws readers into a vividly imagined world of power, conflict, and hidden truths.

Overall, it’s an engaging and imaginative read that will appeal to fantasy readers who enjoy depth, intrigue, and ambitious storytelling.

[Ina_koffen_Reads Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so fortunate to have gotten to know Corinne Price prior to reading Wrought In Flesh. She is a fascinating person with so many talents, and I can say with vehement enthusiasm that writing is one of them!

Wrought In Flesh is an incredibly well-written, intricately conceptualized dark romantasy that blends elements of a dystopian world with a strong magic system and rich history. We learn a lot about how Crae Vost operates and learn to question it's past, present and future as Sybil, our FMC does. Price writes the world in a way that is exciting and accessible, and made all the more interesting with the phenomenal main characters we are introduced to.

Sybil is a loveable mix of stubborn, inquisitive and uncertain that really endears her to readers and makes her perspective relatable. There's something really likeable about a main character who makes mistakes with the best of intentions and that they don't stop her from her curiosity and her moral compass. Her journey is full of grief and perseverance and you can't help but root for Sybil.

Raekin is the tortured bad boy MMC that dreams are made of. He endures and endures and endures and makes us want to see him endure again. His story of torture and servitude is a fascinating one, providing us with a completely different view of what is happening behind the scenes (and underground) in Crae Vost. The dual perspectives gives a fuller view of the world and really gives a full story. He is a man full of complex feelings and your heart will absolutely shatter over him.

I am really intrigued by the story Price has crafted, and eager to see if the characters can triumph and reconcile. Consider me eagerly waiting for book two!

[Brandon F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this one. It has a dark atmosphere, an interesting world, and enough mystery to keep me turning the pages. I liked learning more about the magic and the Nether as the story went on.
The ending definitely left me wanting more, and I'll be picking up book two to see where the story goes next. If you like darker fantasy with some horror elements, I'd recommend this one.

[One Midnight Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved everything about this book. I especially loved the way the author slowly introduced us to a completely new world, seamlessly weaving the explanations into the story without making them feel overwhelming.

The character development was beautifully done. With every new chapter, I felt like I got to know the characters better and understand them on a deeper level.

The build-up of the plot was perfectly executed, keeping me invested in the story the entire time and constantly wanting to find out more.

Overall, this was an easy five-star read for me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys romantasy, immersive world-building, and intriguing plot twists.