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the awakening of a princess
five champions.
one prophecy.
When Katherine wakes in a castle, her name is the first thing she hears. It is not something she remembers.
No past. No people. No reason why eight mortals have been brought to Eyrondale Castle, or why they look at her as though they have already lost her once.
A prophecy long bound to her power is stirring. The Five Trials of Fate are about to begin, and when a mortal is chosen in place of one of the sons of Magic, destiny shifts.
The first trial brings no threat of failure, only the return of truths she is not ready to face. Piece by piece, her story unfolds as she relives her history with each of the champions bound to a past she cannot remember.
Prepare for The Memory Kiss.
to remember who she is, she must relive what they once meant to her.
what to expect
For readers who love fantasy with slow-burn romance, layered points of view, and stories where memory and magic are deeply entwined. Not every answer comes at once, and that is the point. This is a series that favours emotional depth over instant clarity, where tension simmers, truths emerge gradually, and characters reveal themselves piece by piece. If you enjoy forgotten love, fate-bound connections, and stories that ask you to feel first and understand later, you might just feel at home here.
Slow burn series
Trials and competition
Lost memories
< Low spice
Dark secrets
Prophecy and fate
Immortals and mortals
rebecca | rebecca joy editing
Overall, I just loved reading this story so much! I loved how everything was revealed to Katherine and to the reader little by little, and I loved getting to know each of the 5 men.
Their relationships with her are all so unique, and that means I have no idea what will happen to each of these relationships in the next book, which is so exciting!
pre-arc readers
If the few pages that I have read are anything to go by then I can't wait to read the whole series.
I'm being 100% here. When I first started I wasn't so sure if it was gonna catch me but I got into it so quickly. If I had the whole book I could probably say good-bye to my sleep tonight. Cannot wait to get the rest of the book.
ramona | ramona edits
I absolutely loved the way you built suspense around Katherine’s amnesia. I couldn’t wait to learn more about her history with Bayne and how everything would unfold in the trials. The kissing scenes were such a creative idea. Each one brought up such intense memories. Bayne’s scene was so powerful, and the one with Kaëden really surprised me! I did not see that coming. I loved every minute of editing your book.
trial 1 of 5
Katherine wakes in Eyrondale Castle with no memory of who she is. Those around her insist she is a powerful immortal, chosen by prophecy to unite with one of the five sons of Magic. They tell her who she is, what she must do, and what her future holds — but the truth may be more complicated than any of them are willing to admit. When a mortal is unexpectedly selected to take a champion’s place, the path ahead begins to fracture, and Katherine is forced to confront the possibility something darker is at play.
Book 1 centres around The Memory Kiss, the first of five magical trials. In this trial, Katherine must share a single kiss with each of the champions — an act that allows them to relive every memory they have ever shared, no matter how painful, passionate, or forgotten.
With no access to thoughts or inner feelings during the flashbacks, Katherine must rely entirely on what she sees and feels. Each kiss is a risk. Each memory, a test.
The heart of Book 1 is Katherine’s reconnection with the champions. Their histories unfold in varying degrees, each shaped by emotion, regret, and the magic that binds them. While other characters, including the mortals brought to Eyrondale, do play a role, they are not the focus of this first instalment. Their identities, intentions, and ties to Katherine will become clearer in Book 2 and beyond — once she remembers not only who she was... but who she wants to become.
available in digital and print formats
The Awakening of a Princess is available in digital, paperback, and naked hardcover through major bookseller networks and retailers worldwide. Below are just a few of the stores currently stocking Book One of The Ashes of Eyrondale series. You are welcome to purchase from whichever retailer you prefer.