“A Vow in Vengeance is a staggeringly good debut novel introducing a hugely talented new voice into the romantasy genre. From the very first line, I was bewitched, and Jaclyn Rodriguez held me captive with her magic all the way to The End.” —Navessa Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out

“Meet your next fabulous and original read. Banter-filled, slow burn romance, and dark tarot magic? Yes, please. Jaclyn Rodriguez is magic!” —Cecy Robson, New York Times and international bestselling author of Bloodguard

“The perfect romantasy . . . equal parts intoxicating and utterly devourable.” —Alexandra Kennington, author of Blood Beneath the Snow

“An addicting, fast-paced, furious romantasy, with a refreshing and unique magic system, twists I did not see coming... I could not stop turning the pages deep into the night.” —Emily Varga, international bestselling author of For She Is Wrath

“I loved this world of tarot magic, dark academia, shifting alliances, and a witty enemies-to-lovers romance. The banter and chemistry between Rune and Draven is sensational, and the stakes are deadly. This is the start of a dangerously bingeable romantasy series.” — Abby Abell, Amazon Editor

"The banter, tension, and tenderness will leave you begging for more." — Glamour

Praise for the Most Anticipated Romantasy Debut of 2026

★★★★★ “Loved. Loved, loved, loved. Add to your TBR now, please.”

★★★★★ “I absolutely devoured this book in one day. It is one of my favorite books of the year.”

★★★★★ “Add to cart. Cancel plans. Prepare to fall in love with a fictional man and a world that will live rent-free in your mind.”

★★★★★ “Magic, tarot, and an academy…all the fun things that are so hot right now merged into one unforgettable tale.”

★★★★★ “My book of the year so far. …Never before have I laughed and kicked my feet so hard when reading a book.”

★★★★★ “Readers, who liked Fourth Wing, Spark of the Everflame, or A Court this Cruel and Lovely should put this definitely on their reading list.”

★★★★★ “I absolutely devoured it…If you're a fan of dark fantasy, revenge plots, and an incredibly satisfying slow burn romance, you need this book in your life.”

★★★★★ “A STUNNING romantasy debut and the best one you’ll read in a long time!!”

★★★★★ “I will probably be obsessing over these characters for a long time.”

★★★★★ “This had me gripped from the first page to the very last!”

★★★★★ “This was absolutely amazing. Once I started reading, I could barely stop . . . his entire story was so incredibly rich and well-written, I am absolutely going to have a hell of a book hangover!”

★★★★★ “I promise you this book will be your new obsession.”

★★★★★ "This was absolutely amazing. Once I started reading, I could barely stop! A curse, slow burn?, forced proximity, lots of banter, fake mates/fake relationship, found family-ish.”

★★★★★ “A compelling blend of fantasy, romance, and survival that kept me reading until 3am. Dark prince? Check. Sassy FMC? Absolutely. Danger, stakes, and an insane slow burn? All there.”

★★★★★ “I loved it. Totally completely utterly loved it.”

★★★★★ “A Vow in Vengeance completely captivated me. From the first chapter, I was drawn into a dark, enchanting world filled with sharp tension and high stakes.”

★★★★★ “A godsdamned masterpiece of fantasy!”

★★★★★ “I will be recommending this book to everyone I’ve ever met.”

★★★★★ “This gave me serious Fourth Wing vibes. It was intense, romantic, and totally addictive.”

★★★★★ “This book will be the new BookTok and Booksta will be obsessed with. I can see it now. I have never pre-ordered a book so fast in my life!!”