The Sun Blessed Prince

by Byrd, Lindsey

• ISBN13: 9781039012462
• ISBN10: 1039012469
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781039012479
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-04-29
• Publisher: Random House Canada
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Summary

Fates collide in this captivating queer romantasy as an immortal prince and his would-be assassin develop unexpected feelings for one another despite their warring kingdoms and opposing life and death magic. Perfect for fans of C.S. Pacat's Captive Prince and Shelley Parker-Chan's She Who Became the Sun.

Prince Elician is a Giver, able to heal any wound and bring the dead back to life. But he cannot die, so his powers are as much a curse as a blessing since he'll be forced to watch his country fight an endless war for the entirety of his immortal life.

On the opposing side of the hotly-contested battlefield, a nameless Reaper has been sent to assassinate Elician, but fails in the attempt, unaware his ability to kill with a single touch won't harm the prince. He expects to be imprisoned, but instead, Elician offers him a chance at a new life, and a new name.

Bonded by their secrets, the Reaper is surprised he could still find something—or someone—worth living for. But Prince Elician is unaware his kindness is playing into enemy plans, for a deadly plot is brewing between the rival countries that will force him to reconsider what war—or peace—might cost, and what it truly means to hold life and death in your hands.

As tensions escalate and war rages, can love change the world?

Author Biography

Lindsey Byrd began writing stories at a young age, enjoying the escapism of fantasy worlds where anything could happen. When she writes, she focuses on creating complex characters who are neither perfectly good or bad. She grew up in New York but moved to Europe to complete her doctoral studies in History. Shy by nature, Lindsey does not spend much time on social media. Instead, she can be found taking long walks and looking for new birds to add to Merlin ID.