{"product_id":"unbound-confluence-academy-1","title":"Unbound (Confluence Academy, 1) [Deluxe Edition] by Penelope Bloom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDark fantasy romance • deadly magic academy • elemental branding • beast bonds (wolves to ancient dragons) • “weaponized students” • rare forbidden power • enemies circling • forbidden desire • high-stakes survival\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for readers of:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrutal academy fantasy where training is deadly and graduation isn’t guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElemental magic systems + bonded beasts\/dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“The Empire is lying” conspiracies and forbidden power reveals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-burn tension with a dangerous, secretive love interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpice: 3\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eRomantic tension and forbidden desire with dark stakes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eNineteen-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eNessa Thorne\u003c\/strong\u003e volunteers for the Empire’s selection expecting one thing: death. Instead, she’s thrown into \u003cstrong\u003eConfluence Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e, where students are branded by \u003cstrong\u003ewater, air, earth, or fire\u003c\/strong\u003e—then trained to harness elemental magic and \u003cstrong\u003ebond powerful beasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, from wolves to ancient dragons. They’re forged into the Empire’s most lethal weapons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eBut Nessa’s mark isn’t elemental. It’s a \u003cstrong\u003esilver spiral\u003c\/strong\u003e—the mark of an \u003cstrong\u003eunbound\u003c\/strong\u003e. A power so dangerous her kind were supposedly hunted to extinction centuries ago… or so the Empire claims.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eInside the academy, alliances are forged in blood and enemies circle like vultures. And Nessa’s greatest threat may be the only other volunteer: \u003cstrong\u003eRaith Hollow\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful fire affinity whose scorching gaze never leaves her—and whose secrets could topple kingdoms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eNessa thought death would be a release from her tragic past. At Confluence, it’s not an option. She’ll embrace her terrible potential… or watch everything she’s fought for burn. Because at Confluence Academy, students leave as weapons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eOr they don’t leave at all.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTropes \u0026amp; tags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark fantasy romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadly academy \/ survival training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElemental magic branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded beasts \/ dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForbidden\/rare power (unbound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire secrets \/ propaganda vibes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnemies and alliances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForbidden desire \/ slow-burn tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh stakes, lethal consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe Edition: Sprayed Edges first run print. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfluence Academy Book Series in Order:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbound (Book 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnveiled (Book 2) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Romantasy Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49343028625667,"sku":"9781538783757","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/7843\/8915\/files\/unbound.png?v=1788021019","url":"https:\/\/romantasybookshop.com\/products\/unbound-confluence-academy-1","provider":"Romantasy Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}