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Of course Saffron would give Cylvan the green hit 💕✨💕✨

From the Rowan Blood series by @skellygraves

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Happy Start of Rowan Celtic Tree Month!

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Rowan Blood names and where they come from

by @skellygraves via X

"(*) indicates fictional language from the Rowan Blood world, though many have real world inspiration"

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Book Recommendations

Kellen Graves

Prince of the Sorrows (Rowan Blood, #1) Lord of Silver Ashes (Rowan Blood, #2) Herald of the Witch’s Mark (Rowan Blood #3) The Fox and the Dryad

K.J. Charles

The Smuggler and the Warlord (A Charm of Magpies, #0.5) The Magpie Lord (A Charm of Magpies, #1) Interlude with Tattoos (A Charm of Magpies, #1.5) A Case of Possession (A Charm of Magpies, #2) A Case of Spirits (A Charm of Magpies, #2.5 Flight of Magpies (A Charm of Magpies, #3) Feast of Stephen (A Charm of Magpies, #3.5) Five For Heaven (A Charm of Magpies, #3.6) Jackdaw (A Charm of Magpies, #4) Rag and Bone (A Charm of Magpies, #5) A Queer Trade (A Charm of Magpies, #5.5) The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal Butterflies (The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal, #2) Remnant: A Caldwell & Feximal/Whyborne & Griffin Mystery (The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal, #3; Whyborne & Griffin, #3.5) Proper English (England World, #1) Think of England (England World, #2) Song for a Viking (England World, #2.1) A Fashionable Indulgence (Society of Gentlemen, #1) A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen, #2) A Gentleman’s Position (Society of Gentlemen, #3) Wanted, A Gentleman An Unseen Attraction (Sins of the Cities, #1) An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities, #2) An Unsuitable Heir (Sins of the Cities, #3) Spectred Isle (Green Men, #1) The Henchmen of Zenda Unfit to Print Band Sinister The Rat-Catcher’s Daughter (Lilywhite Boys, #0.5) Any Old Diamonds (Lilywhite Boys, #1) Gilded Cage (Lilywhite Boys, #2) Masters in This Hall (Lilywhite Boys, #3) Slippery Creatures (The Will Darling Adventures, #1) The Sugared Game (The Will Darling Adventures, #2) Subtle Blood (The Will Darling Adventures, #3) The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen (The Doomsday Books, #1) A Nobleman’s Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel (The Doomsday Books, #2) A Thief in the Night

A.J. Demas

One Night in Boukos Something Human Sword Dance (Sword Dance, #1) Saffron Alley (Sword Dance, #2) Strong Wine (Sword Dance, #3) Honey and Pepper (When in Pheme, #1)

C.S. Pacat

Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1) Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2) Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3) Dark Rise (Dark Rise, #1) Dark Heir (Dark Rise, #2)

Joanna Chambers

Provoked (Enlightenment, #1) Beguiled (Enlightenment, #2) Enlightened (Enlightenment, #3) Unnatural (Enlightenment, #4) Restored (Enlightenment, #5) Gentleman Wolf (Capital Wolves Duet, #1) Master Wolf (Capital Wolves Duet, #2)

Tamara Allen

Downtime Whistling in the Dark The Only Gold If It Ain’t Love The Road to Silver Plume (Secret Service #1) Playing the Ace (Secret Service #2) Invitation to the Dance

Harper Fox

Brothers of the Wild North Sea Once Upon a Haunted Moor (Tyack & Frayne #1) Tinsel Fish (Tyack & Frayne #2) Don’t Let Go (Tyack & Frayne #3) Kitto (Tyack & Frayne #4) Guardians of the Haunted Moor (Tyack & Frayne #5) Third Solstice (Tyack & Frayne #6) Preacher, Prophet, Beast (Tyack & Frayne #7) Out

Sebastian Nothwell

Mr Warren’s Profession (Aubrey & Lindsey, #1) Throw His Heart Over (Aubrey & Lindsey, #2) Hold Fast Oak King Holly King

Lydia Gastrell

One Indulgence (Indulgence #1) One Glimpse (Indulgence, #2)

Hale Ginn

Lord of the White Hell, Book 1 (Lord of the White Hell, #1) Lord of the White Hell, Book 2 (Lord of the White Hell, #2)

Adella J. Harris

The Marquess of Gorsewall Manor (After the Swan’s Nest, #1) The Earl of Klesamor Hall (After the Swan’s Nest, #2)

Cat Sebastian

The Soldier’s Scoundrel (The Turners, #1) The Lawrence Browne Affair (The Turners, #2) The Ruin of a Rake (The Turners, #3) It Takes Two to Tumble (Seducing the Sedgwicks, #1) A Gentleman Never Keeps Score (Seducing the Sedgwicks, #2) Two Rogues Make a Right (Seducing the Sedgwicks, #3)

Lily Morton

The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings (Black and Blue #1) The Quiet House (Black and Blue #2) Something Wicked (Black and Blue #3) Merry Measure The Cuckoo's Call

Freya Marske

A Marvellous Light (The Last Binding #1) A Restless Truth (The Last Binding #2)

Other Authors

The Devil Lancer by Astrid Amara The Reluctant Berserker by Alex Beecroft The Scottish Boy by Alex de Campi Catalina Blues by Marlo York The Rake, the Rogue and the Roué by Eric Alan Westfall The Gladiator’s Master by Fae Sutherland The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller When Skies Have Fallen by Debbie McGowan Nova Praetorian by N.R. Walker The Reanimator's Heart (The Reanimator Mysteries #1) by Kara Jorgensen One Night in Hartswood by Emma Denny

(last update 2024/06/14)

I would appreciate your recommendations if you enjoy one or more books from this list.

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Book Covers of the Rowan Blood Series.

Links to purchase at @skellygraves

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Fairy-wrens (Malurus splendens) -3 males- in Australia by Mark Eatwell.

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🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for the June A SPARK OF MAGIC photo challenge! Today we’re spotlighting our indie book pick: Prince of the Sorrows by Kellen Graves (@SkellyGraves)! This novel will take you on an adventure to a fae realm that’s both dark and magical!

What’s the last dark academia you read?

JUNE CRATE INVENTORY:

-BOOK 1: Special Edition of The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson (@jrdawsonwriter) with an exclusive cover by @/Sam.Spectre, author letter on the back of the dust jacket, a signed bookplate and print by @ace-artemis-fanartist!

-BOOK 2: Special exclusive edition of Prince of the Sorrows by Kellen Graves (@skellygraves). Our edition comes with a redesigned cover by @houdabelgharbi, foiled hardcase by @jamielynnlano, art endpapers of the original cover by @/Morlev_Art, ruby gilded edges, a sneak peek of book two, bound-in author letter and signed art bookplates!

-Monthly collectible magnet featuring Cameron, Zion and Aliyah from Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar J. Perry , designed by @jamielynnlano!

-Rainbow Bookshelf blanket featuring all the books we’ve done in the past up to June 2023 with art by @/CrookedQuillUK

SCHEDULE:

July 22: Free day: show us your favorite magical queer book!

July 23: Full Unboxing - show us everything!

July 24: The First Bright Thing book w/ new cover, bookplate and print!

July 25: Prince of the Sorrows with bookplate and something whimsical!

July 26: Cameron Battle magnet on an open book!

July 27: Rainbow Bookshelf Blanket laid flat or in use!

🌈 Post on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Tiktok, BlueSky, Threads or our Facebook group for a chance to win! Make sure to TAG US in the photo so we can find your entry! Use these hashtags: #RCJune23 & #RainbowCrate!

Thank you @/Shelf_Blame, @willowbird, @/LizLovesToDoATonOfStuff, @/JennyBuysBooks, @foreverinastory, @stardustandrockets (two photos), @/Nattieg_Reads, @/RaimskieReads for the lovely photos!

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Hollow (WIP contains Spoilers)

He/Him

Alternative names: -

Full name: -

True name: -

Beantighe name: Hollow

Kind: Human

Age: unknown

Magic: -

Level: -

Familiar: -

Ocupation: Fugitive (ruins, Avren, Spring Court, Book 3) Beantigue servant (at the Royal Palace, Avren)(Book 3) Beantighe nightshift servant (to Morrígan Academy)(Book 1, Book 2) Foundling Servant

Status: Alive

Location : Unknown (Book 3) Ruins, Avren, Spring Court (Book 3) Servant quarters, Royal Palace, Avren, Spring Court (Book 3) Fern Room, Cottage Wicklow, Beantighe Village, Spring Court (Book 1, Book 2) Unknown, Alfidel (born)

Born: Unknown, Alfidel

Family: -

Relationships: Hollow (friend) Saffron (friend, roomate: Book 1, friend with benefits: before Book 1) Baba Yaga (henmother)

Patron: -

Affiliation: Humans

Jewelry: -

Description: Brown eyes Brown hair Short ponytail Missing part of an ear Broad

Likes: Blueberries

Dislikes: -

Trivia: Shared a mattress with Saffron (Fern Room, Cottage Wicklow)

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Prince of the Sorrows BOOK 1: Recap

1. The Ring

The day of the beantighe's Imbolc celebration

-Saffron and Cylvan meet.

2. The Wish

The night of the beantighe's Imbolc celebration

-Saffron stands in as Brìghde.

3. The Sprites

The day of the fey's Imbolc celebration

-Saffron is assigned to work at Danann House to get rid of the flower sprites. -Saffron discovers that Cylvan, the original owner of his book, is a prince.

4. The Prince

The night of the fey's Imbolc celebration

-Saffron works at the welcoming party/Imbolc celebration at Danann House. -Saffron and Cylvan meet for the second time. -Arrow asks Saffron for help.

5. The Geis

The night of the fey's Imbolc celebration

-Saffron spills wine on Taran while trying to prevent Cylvan from getting poisoned by the apples in the wine. -Saffron and Cylvan make a deal: if Saffron finds a spell to forget Cylvan's true name or make his ring work before Ostara Cylvan would offer Saffron an academic endorsement. -Saffron finds Arrow just before he dies.

6. The Wallpaper

Early morning hours, next day after the fey's Imbolc celebration

-Kaelar snatches Saffron's patron ring, compels him, and takes him to Elluin's office. -Elluin and Taran torture Saffron carving "Impertinence", "Selfishness" and the first two letters of "Arrogance" on his back. -Kaelar throws Saffron into lake Elatha. -Cylvan saves Saffron from drowning with Nimue's help.

7. The Party

The morning after the fey's Imbolc celebration

-The Beantighes returning from the night shift find Saffron passed out at the front gate of Beantighe Village. -Saffron wakes up in his bed and asks Silk about Arrow. -Silk tells Saffron that Arrow was buried that morning next to their sister in Verdant Cemetery.

Two days after the fey's Imbolc celebration

-The students return from their Imbolc holyday. All they talk about is Cylvan, how beautiful he is and what a good match he makes with Taran. -Saffron returns to work at Morrígan Academy with the wounds on his back still fresh. The students harass him when they notice he is wounded. -A student makes Saffron fall from a ladder on his injured back. -Cylvan leaves the room, making everyone stop paying attention to Saffron's fall.

That same day, evening

-Saffron waits for Cylvan next to the library, but he never appears.

Days after

-Saffron has been waiting for Cylvan every evening for him to give him access to the library, but Cylvan never shows up. -Saffron begins to show symptoms of pneumonia and his wounds, despite starting to heal, appear to be infected. -Saffron follows some students to Danan House where a party is being held. -Cylvan is bored at the party until he sees Saffron, he makes him approach him and kneel between his legs. -Cylvan whispers to Saffron that he has been too busy to go to the library but promises to go in the future if Saffron keeps him company during the party. -Saffron accepts his proposal but only if he can keep his veil down. -Cylvan gives Saffron wine to drink.

8. The Deal

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9. The Library

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10. The Preoccupation

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11. The Fever

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12. The Medicine

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13. The Wolf

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14. The Apple

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15. The Queen

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16. The Silence

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17. The Raven

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18. The Lord

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19. The Circles

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20. The Night

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21. The Memories

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22. The Berries

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23. The Ridge

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24. The Undine

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25. The Spirit

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26. The Fruits

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Epilogue

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Letty (WIP contains Spoilers)

She/Her

Alternative names: Letty (nickname)

Full name: -

True name: -

Beantighe name: Lettuce

Kind: Human

Age: unknown

Magic: -

Level: -

Familiar: -

Ocupation: Fugitive (ruins, Avren, Spring Court, Book 3) Beantigue servant (at the Royal Palace, Avren)(Book 3) Beantighe servant (to Morrígan Academy)(Book 1, Book 2) Changeling Servant

Status: Alive

Location : Unknown (Book 3) Ruins, Avren, Spring Court (Book 3) Servant quarter, Royal Palace, Avren, Spring Court (Book 3) Cottage Wicklow, Beantighe Village, Spring Court (Book 1, Book 2) Human Side (born)

Born: Unknown, Human side of the Veil

Family: -

Relationships: Hollow (friend) Saffron (friend) Nimue (lover) Baba Yaga (henmother)

Patron: -

Affiliation: Humans

Jewelry: Golden hair clips

Description: Blond

Likes: Nimue Studying plants and herbs Honeysuckle in her tea

Dislikes:

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Foxes in the Nightime Photographs: Ola Maddams

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exploring abandoned castles in the forest

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 BACKSTAB

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Blurry eyes, always looking back.

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You hear it in the trees at night — a snapping branch, a sigh.

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Baba Yaga (WIP contains Spoilers)

She /Her, Trans

Alternative names: -

Full name: Nora Everhart

Beantighe name: Hearth

Kind: Human

Age: Unknown (born centuries ago)

Magic: Arid

Level: Iron Witch

Familiar: -

Ocupation: Henmother ( Cottage Wicklow) Elvated beantighe servant (Morrígan Academy) Student (Kyteler School of Arid Magic) (before Book 1)

Status: Alive

Location : Cottage Wicklow, Beantighe Village, Spring Court

Born: Unknown

Family: All the people under her care at Cottage Wicklow are like her children

Relationships: -

Patron: -

Affiliation: Humans

Jewelry: Anti-aging ring

Description: She looks like an old woman because she received her anti-aging ring only when she became a henmother Long silver hair Braids

Dislikes: -

Trivia: Has a big orange cat