Good morning, everyone! Today I’m happy to help reveal the cover of Elyse Thomson’s ISLES OF CORRUPTION. It’s the third novel in the Mages of Oblivion series. Before I reveal the beautiful cover, here’s some information about the book as well as a link to request an ARC.

About the Book

Author: Elyse Thomson
Series: Mages of Oblivion Book 3
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Two Laurels Press
Publish Date: September 4, 2024
Links: Request an ARC

A scholar on the run

Hypatia dreamed of becoming a respected academic—until her research was used for treason. She hid for years, but now widowed and exposed, the bookish mage is compelled to flee the empire of Lethe. Striking a bargain with a foreign princess for safe passage, Hypatia soon finds herself tricked into taking the princess’ place as the bride of a grim warrior.

A warrior haunted by his past

Obsessed with fame and fortune, Sigimar dispelled a portion of the curse shrouding the kingdom of Ashla in a monster-infested miasma. He gained glory and a title for his reckless deeds, but lost his brother in the process. Commanded by his king to put his grief aside, Sigimar is forced to marry an allied nation’s princess—except he weds Hypatia, a woman he can’t help but desire, yet knows he must set free.

And the curse that will break them… or bind them forever

When Hypatia learns of Ashla’s horrors, she knows she must convince Sigimar’s king to dissolve the marriage contract—before she becomes monster fodder. Yet in the shelter of Sigimar’s embrace she finds a kindred spirit and an inescapable passion. As both her freedom and Ashla’s curse draw near, Hypatia must choose: save her own skin and doom Sigimar, or save the gentle warrior, and doom herself.

About the Author

Elyse Thomson writes steamy fantasy full of court intrigue, daring heroines, magical mayhem, swoon-worthy romances and worlds inspired by ancient history. Elyse graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelors in History and Classics and currently resides in Canada’s capital where you can find her binding antiquarian books, playing Bladur’s Gate 3 or snuggling with her husband or her neurotic terrier.

Learn more about Elyse via her Linktree and connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Cover Reveal

Now that you know more about the book and the author, it’s time for the reveal! The cover artist/designer for this stunning artwork is Maria Spada. I’m afraid my resize and upload made the image less crisp, but isn’t it amazing?! I love the colors and the animal imagery in the center.

Don’t forget to request an ARC for ISLES OF CORRUPTION if you so desire!