House of Dusk, Deva Fagan
House of Dusk, Deva Fagan
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House of Dusk

Author: Deva Fagan

Narrator: Raquel Beattie

Unabridged: 18 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2025


Synopsis

A romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess

With complex relationships, a rich and mythic world, and brisk pacing, this standalone novel is perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Samantha Shannon, and Shannon Chakraborty

Ten years ago, Sephre left behind her life as a war hero and took holy vows to seek redemption for her crimes, wielding the flames of the Phoenix to purify the dead. As corpses rise, a long-dead god stirs, and shadowy serpents creep from the underworld, she has no choice but to draw on the past she's been trying to forget.

Orphaned by the war Sephre helped win, Yeneris has trained half her life to be the perfect spy. Undercover as bodyguard to Sinoe, a princess with prophetic tears, Yeneris is searching for a saint's stolen bones. Her growing attraction to the princess is proving dangerous, and Yeneris struggles to balance her feelings for Sinoe with duty to her people.

With the world on the edge of a second cataclysm, Sephre must decide whether to be bound by her past or to forge a better future. Even if it means renouncing her vows and accepting a new terrible power. Meanwhile, Yeneris must find a way to remain true to herself and save both her mission and her heart.
As dead gods rise and corruption creeps across the world, this sweeping standalone fantasy tale of forbidden sapphic love and dark betrayal will set your heart ablaze.

About Deva Fagan

Deva Fagan writes fantasy and science fiction for all ages. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading, doing geometry, playing video games, hiking, and drinking copious amounts of tea. She is the author of several books, including Rival Magic, Nightingale, The Mirrorwood, and A Game of Noctis. She lives in Maine with her husband and their dog. You can find her online at DevaFagan.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on August 08, 2025

A fire-wielding nun, a mysterious green-eyed man, a prophesying princess and a spy disguised as her bodyguard, expertly woven and unputdownable, House of Dusk is a MUST read! What’s to love… - 2 POVs (fire-wielding nun & spy/bodyguard) that are equally as interesting and perfectly woven - Interesting......more

Goodreads review by Booksblabbering || Cait❣️ on June 10, 2025

An ex-soldier fire-wielding nun, a spy bodyguard, a prophetic Princess, and dead bodies turning up. Gideon the Ninth fantasy edition meets The Jasmine Throne and The Priory of the Orange Tree… Sephre is an ashdancer, running away from her past. Her order’s duty is to guard the holy flame, to cleanse......more

Goodreads review by ☆EmilyEverAfter☆ on September 12, 2025

Big thanks to Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for an advanced listening copy of "House Of Dusk" for review purposes. "Some secrets take longer than others, but they reveal themselves in time." This story was written very well, but it was also super long.. I sometimes struggle with third person, but I......more

Goodreads review by Samantha (ladybug.books) on August 30, 2025

2.5 stars Probably harsh but I just didn’t enjoy this......more

Goodreads review by Billie's Not So Secret Diary on August 15, 2025

House of Dusk by Deva Fagan Fantasy NetGalley Audio ARC Narrated by Raquel Beattie Pub Date: Aug 26, 2025 Dreamscape Media Ages: 16+ Sephre took the holy vows because of her guilt over the deeds she had done as a soldier. Now she wields the flames of the Phoenix to purify the dead, but she would rather spen......more