The Killmarth Trials

The Ordeals ''A rich romantasy ideal for fans of dark academia'' The Mirror ''The magic system is captivating, and the ending will leave you yearning for the second book'' The Express ''Combines captivating world building, a seriously twisty plot, and a steamy romance... impossible to put down'' Demi Winters, author of The Road of Bones '' Deliciously dark with high stakes and a sizzling hot romance, The Ordeals is not to be missed!'' Tessonja Odette, author of A Rivalry of Hearts Readers ADORE The Ordeals : '' Mysterious, chilling , and utterly addictive'' Reader review,***** ''This completely swept me away. The world-building is absolutely stunning '' Reader review,***** '' Exciting and unique , quick paced and kept you guessing throughout'' Reader review,***** ''I could not put down and devoured in one sitting . I absolutely recommend this book'' Reader review,***** ''A quite creepy atmosphere and... Buffy-esque vampire slaying into the mix'' Reader review,*****

About the author

Rachel Greenlaw grew up in North Cornwall, surrounded by wild moorland. She studied English with Creative Writing at Falmouth University before moving to an island in the Atlantic, where she lives with her husband and two children. The Compass and Blade trilogy is her first YA fiction series. Rachel's first novel for adults, One Christmas Morning was shortlisted for The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award 2024. Her second, The Woodsmoke Women's Books of Spells featured on Waterstones' Best Romantasy Books of 2024. Rachel can be found on Instagram @rachelgreenlaw_ and at rachelgreenlaw.com

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Greenlaw
• Publisher: Harlequin (UK)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 08.10.2026
• EAN: 9780008741358
• ISBN: 978-0-00-874135-8
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 240 mm x 21 mm
• Series: Killmarth Trials
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Romance, Fantasy, Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, FICTION / Romance / New Adult, FICTION / Romance / Fantasy, FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, FICTION / Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, FICTION / Fantasy / Romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Adventure / action fiction, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Contemporary fantasy / Low fantasy