Between These Broken Hearts

by Lexi Ryan Narrated by Lauren Ezzo, Katharine Chin, Casey Holloway

Overview

Forbidden romance, mysterious prophecies, and the battle to save the fae realm come to a captivating conclusion in the #1 New York Times bestselling saga begun with Abriella in the These Hollow Vows duology and continued with Jas and Felicity in Beneath These Cursed Stars.

Princess Jasalyn has eleven days to live.

Jasalyn is facing the repercussions of a deadly bargain. Her life, and the future of the shadow court, are forfeit on her birthday unless she can stop the evil fae king Mordeus. She needs to face her greatest fears and find him before she runs out of time, but even after everything, Kendrick won't let her face this alone.

Shape-shifter Felicity has vanished.

Felicity disappeared from King Misha's dungeons, and her friends have been searching for her to no avail. But even if she's found, Felicity will never be able to escape the oracle's tragic prophecy for her and her family. In her lonely battle with fate, Misha is the last person she can ask to stand by her side, but the first one she'll need.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Explores destiny, tough decisions, and the uncertainty of the future through parallel romantic journeys. Romantic and enchanting." — Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR BENEATH THESE BROKEN STARS: "Takes readers on a journey of intrigue, conspiracy, romance, and healing. The writing is fast-paced, the narrative is engaging, and the characters are dynamic. Thrilling and romantic." — Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR BENEATH THESE CURSED STARS: “Ryan powerfully explores the dynamics of relationships, the struggle to be true to oneself, and the importance of being brave enough to open up to others. Banter, romance, and a complex plot line seamlessly come together in the hands of a powerhouse fantasy author.”  — Booklist (starred review)

PRAISE FOR THESE HOLLOW VOWS:
“Sexy, surprising, and full of secrets. These Hollow Vows is a lot like the world of Faerie – seductive, enthralling, and dangerous. With two very different love interests, lots of heated moments, and a spectacular ending, this is the fantasy romance I have been craving” — Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series  

PRAISE FOR THESE HOLLOW VOWS: “A sexy new take on fae fantasy, THESE HOLLOW VOWS swept me away from the very first page and left me breathless and impatient for the next installment. Brie is a smart, capable heroine readers will love to root for in a dazzling new world filled with magic and romance. Prepare to fall for your newest book boyfriend.” — Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician   

PRAISE FOR THESE HOLLOW VOWS: "Lexi Ryan wrote a beautifully broken and epic fantasy that completely blew me way. Complete with twisted fae, love triangles that make my heart pound, and exceptional world building, These Hollow Vows is a must read for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout. I highly recommend and am in dire need for the next book!" — Carrie Ann Ryan, NYT Bestselling Author of the Elements of Five Series   

PRAISE FOR THESE HOLLOW VOWS: “An enchanting story of magic, adventure, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love. Lexi Ryan takes readers on a rollercoaster ride we won’t forget and leaves us begging for more of this story and world.” — Catherine Cowles, author of the Wrecked series  

PRAISE FOR THESE HOLLOW VOWS: "Brie’s character arc highlights duty, free will, and independence as important coming-of-age themes [...] Romantic and satisfying, hand this series to fans of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses and Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince." — School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

2025-05-03
After years of running, two women fight to save their kingdoms and their lives.

At the end ofBeneath These Cursed Stars (2024), Jasalyn and Felicity went missing. Jasalyn was trapped by the magic of a ring connected to Mordeus that she’d believed to be her salvation. Fearing for the safety of Kendrick and her family, she used the ring’s power to leave. Meanwhile, Felicity, who’s posing as Jasalyn, is living with Misha, the king of the Wild Fae; he discovers her deception, but she’s taken by someone else, vanishing without a trace. The ring’s power puts Jasalyn to sleep for months, while Felicity lies in an Eloran dungeon in a dream state. They awaken to find they have just 11 days to ensure that Mordeus is truly dead before Jas’ 18th birthday, when the deal she made with a witch for the ring comes into effect, claiming her life. Both women struggle with feeling the weight of fate on their shoulders and loving men they aren’t sure they deserve. This duology closer explores destiny, tough decisions, and the uncertainty of the future through parallel romantic journeys—one filled with slow-burn tension and the other with fear and desire. Ryan’s writing is rich and engaging, although the story isn’t as exciting as the first novel. Each of the love stories gives readers something to cheer for even as good battles evil. Main characters largely read white, and Misha has “golden” skin.

Romantic and enchanting. (map)(Fantasy. 13-18)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940193495468
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/22/2025
Edition description:	Unabridged

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