The Wayward Haunt

by Cas E. Crowe

FBT review:

Immerse yourself in the gripping world of "The Wayward Haunt" by Cas E. Crowe, an enthralling fantasy novel that will captivate fans of dark fantasy and slow-burn romance. Follow the journey of Zaya Wayward, a young necromancer navigating a war-torn land where her forbidden magic may be the key to saving humanity. With ghosts as her allies and secrets unraveling, Zaya teams up with the mysterious Captain Jad Arden, embarking on a dangerous quest that tests loyalties and love. If you crave heart-pounding action, intricate world-building, and complex characters, this book is a must-read. Join Zaya on her thrilling adventure through haunted landscapes and shattered cities in this spellbinding tale of war and magic.

Publisher Description:

In the middle of a centuries-fought war between humans and a race of magic-wielding casters, nineteen-year-old Zaya Wayward is conscripted into the brutal Tarahik Military Academy. Zaya is a necromancer and her magic is forbidden. She’ll have to lie to survive.

When ghosts warn Zaya of sinister forces playing a hand in the conflict, she suspects leadership is lying. Necromancy is at the heart of the war, and Zaya’s magic might be the key to saving humanity… or destroying it.

Forced to ally with the reluctant Captain Jad Arden, the pair are propelled into a breakneck chase across haunted wastelands, desolate ruins, and ravaged cities. But Jad has secrets, and Zaya’s feelings for him could be her undoing.

If Zaya is to hide her identity and hone her magic, she’ll have to make choices that weigh casters against humanity and survival against love.

For fans of dark fantasy and slow-burn romance, The Wayward Haunt Series is a thrilling tale of war, magic, and heart-pounding action.

If you enjoyed books like The Mortal Instruments, Divergent, Shadow and Bone, and Throne of Glass, you'll love this one.