From Madeleine Te Whiu comes the first instalment in The Soul Thief Trilogy—a dark fantasy filled with betrayal, dangerous magic, and a heroine shaped by power and survival.

Telium was once the most feared assassin in the kingdom—loyal to her queen and unmatched in skill. But everything changes when she is betrayed, imprisoned, and cast aside by the very ruler she once served.

Now living in exile, Telium survives alone, battling both those sent to hunt her and the darkness within herself. Her magic sets her apart—something powerful, unstable, and not fully understood.

When a mysterious Fae warrior seeks her help to stop a rising threat and prevent war between kingdoms, Telium is pulled back into a world she tried to leave behind. But the journey ahead is filled with danger, shifting alliances, and truths that could change everything.

Haunted by her past and struggling to control her power, she must decide whether to keep running… or risk everything for revenge, purpose, and a future she never believed she deserved.

✨ Genre: Fantasy / Dark Fantasy / New Adult
🌶️ Spice Level: Low (slow-burn elements)

📚 Series: The Soul Thief Trilogy - Book 1

Dark, gritty, and full of morally grey energy—perfect for readers who love assassin heroines, fae worlds, and stories packed with betrayal, magic, and high-stakes tension 👀🖤