Daughter of Or

“They trusted someone more powerful to protect them, but powerful people make a lot of false promises. If you prove they can survive him, their power could be their own again. And just imagine what powerful women could do.”

Benca Varrónő is a beast of the wilds—her impulses and moods supernaturally dangerous. At least, that’s what her superstitious aunt says. Benca’s attempts to be a good girl have never been enough to change her mind and half the village is convinced she’s a madwoman. Thus, when the prince hosts a summer ball, Benca’s aunt bars her from attending. But Benca just wants to dance. So, finally, Benca defies her aunt and crashes the party. There, she meets the charming Count András Nádasdy. After a night of mischief and romance, he vows to marry her and give her the lifetime of freedom she’s been denied.

However, once in András’s home, Benca discovers her betrothed is an immortal, bloodthirsty night creature who plans to make her just like him. She’ll never leave his castle again.

To reclaim the freedom she deserves, Benca must brave the dark horror of the halls to ally with András’ other brides, discover the secrets of the beastly castle around her, and trick her intended into letting her stake him through the heart.

Content Warnings: Blood, blood-letting, body horror, character death, choking, darkness, familial abuse, human consumption, imprisonment, gore, manipulation, mental illness, misogyny, monsters, murder, near-drowning, relationship abuse, self-harm, sexual harassment, suicidal thoughts, violence