Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter

Dive into a jaw-dropping, heart-pounding fantasy romance where witches and dragon riders clash in a once-in-a-generation duel to the death for the source of all magic. This compelling Coming of Age story features forbidden love, deadly competition, and high-stakes politics.

Astrid, the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, is cursed to face a deadly duel against her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra. Armed only with her familiar, potions, and wits, she fights to save her queendom from the Blight. Meanwhile, deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar searches for her best friend, whose path may lead her closer to the royals and the witches than she ever expected.

• Fantasy romance featuring witches, dragon riders, and a duel to the death.
• Dual Point of View narrative structure.
• Themes include forbidden love, found family, and political intrigue.
• Part of the Cursed Covenant series (Book 1).
• Features magical animal familiars and a deadly competition.

• Author: Ellis Hunter
• Series: Cursed Covenant (Book 1)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 496 pages
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026
• Dimensions: 15.9 x 4.6 x 24 cm (159x46x240mm)
• Weight: 720 g
• ISBN-10: 0008787123
• ISBN-13: 978-0008787127

Experience a fresh take on fantasy tropes with enemies-to-lovers tension, danger, and an incredible found family dynamic. Pick up Blood Bound today and choose your side in the battle for magic.