Beneath Our Veins: Emily Chivers

Grief. Desperation. Fear.

These are the all-consuming emotions Zoelle Thornhill was drowning in as her veins burned black. From her trauma, ruthless magic was awakened and began flowing through her veins.

She arrives at Wrathmore Academy: School for the Dark Veined, planning to remain invisible and learn to control the darkness within her. However, her hopes of remaining unnoticed quickly falter when Zoelle finds herself at the mercy of rebellion leader, Elodie Vane. After learning the extent of Zoelle's power, Elodie bargains a deal; her cooperation with dangerous tasks in exchange for the very thing that will bring Zoelle her salvation.

Pressure mounts as Ezra Vane learns of Elodie's involvement in a rebellion. As his graduation from Wrathmore looms, he can feel the pieces of his shattered world slipping away. The only thing able to repair it; undoing a curse placed upon his twin sister.

As Zoelle embarks on an impossible quest, Ezra learns of a ritual which has the power to rid Elodie of her dark magic once and for all. However, he learns that to complete the ritual, he needs Zoelle's help. The only problem, they have a history of animosity between them. It becomes clear to Ezra that he must earn her trust, but as he becomes drawn to her, he is unsure whether he can stomach the cost.

How far are Zoelle and Ezra willing to go to save the people they vowed to protect?

Beneath Our Veins is the first book in an adult fantasy trilogy from debut author Emily Chivers. It is dark, twisty and heartbreaking; however it's also captivating in the best possible way. Beneath Our Veins has a rebellious spirit, slow-burn enemies to lovers and unique magic system that will stay with readers long after they read the final page.