The City That Shattered The World
(2026)(The second book in the Cursed Mage series)
A novel by Fiona Fenn
Happily ever after isn't all that magical...
With Hell’s chasm closed and magic sealed away, Orpheus and Fenrir find themselves at the center of the Empire’s reconstruction. But when mysterious assailants kidnap Orpheus to a city once powered by the chasm he closed—the redeemed villain discovers all magic may not be lost...only his.
Presented with a choice: Fix the city or die, Orpheus comes face-to-face with a young mage named Gwen whose magic is too weak to cast a spell, let alone help the broken city. Enamored by the former dark sorcerer, Gwen offers to help keep Orpheus’ missing powers a secret in exchange for magical tutelage, buying Orpheus the time he needs for Fenrir to come to his rescue.
But when weeks pass without Fenrir’s arrival while Gwen only grows stronger, Orpheus looks to his unlikely student and wonders…
Is there a way to steal Gwen’s magic and save himself?
The City that Shattered the World is the epic second book in the LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy series, The Cursed Mage. Fans of Critical Role and Arcane will be swept away by Fiona Fenn's emotional, character-driven story, where morally gray villains fight to earn their redemption.
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‘A worthy sequel to a stellar debut, with characters willing to go to the ends of the earth for those they love.’ — Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins On Their Bones
‘An unforgettable epic from a fresh voice in queer fantasy, THE CITY THAT SHATTERED THE WORLD drags you into the dark while always clutching a glimmer of hope--reminding you of the love and beauty that's always worth fighting for." — Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Our Rogue Fates
‘Do villains deserve a happy end? United with Fenrir and working on repairing the broken Empire, the reformed dark mage Orpheus almost believes so, even if the price he has to pay is the loss of his magic. But when a mysterious enemy attacks, and Orpheus is faced with the possibility of regaining his powers, the line between heroes and villains becomes blurred…Fenn weaves a story – both brutal and surprisingly gentle – of finding oneself and forging a new identity in the direst of circumstances, when all hope seems to be lost.’ — Jelena Dunato, author of Love Lethal, Death Divine
‘A phenomenal sequel with more betrayals, worse gut-punches, and bigger moments of tear-jerking reconciliation. THE CITY THAT SHATTERED THE WORLD is an emotional tale of a happily ever after broken by loss and grief, then given hope again by the tenderness of a found family. A sophisticated examination of the sobering responsibilities and consequences stemming from the heroes’ world-saving actions, and the sacrifices that must be made to find one’s place in a new future. Perfect for fans of gothic magical cities, epic battles, and a deeply emotional father-daughter relationship. It will leave you warm and aching and yearning desperately for that hard-earned happily ever after. ''' Florence Chien, author of The Revenant of Surolifia
Genre: Paranormal Romance
With Hell’s chasm closed and magic sealed away, Orpheus and Fenrir find themselves at the center of the Empire’s reconstruction. But when mysterious assailants kidnap Orpheus to a city once powered by the chasm he closed—the redeemed villain discovers all magic may not be lost...only his.
Presented with a choice: Fix the city or die, Orpheus comes face-to-face with a young mage named Gwen whose magic is too weak to cast a spell, let alone help the broken city. Enamored by the former dark sorcerer, Gwen offers to help keep Orpheus’ missing powers a secret in exchange for magical tutelage, buying Orpheus the time he needs for Fenrir to come to his rescue.
But when weeks pass without Fenrir’s arrival while Gwen only grows stronger, Orpheus looks to his unlikely student and wonders…
Is there a way to steal Gwen’s magic and save himself?
The City that Shattered the World is the epic second book in the LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy series, The Cursed Mage. Fans of Critical Role and Arcane will be swept away by Fiona Fenn's emotional, character-driven story, where morally gray villains fight to earn their redemption.
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‘A worthy sequel to a stellar debut, with characters willing to go to the ends of the earth for those they love.’ — Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins On Their Bones
‘An unforgettable epic from a fresh voice in queer fantasy, THE CITY THAT SHATTERED THE WORLD drags you into the dark while always clutching a glimmer of hope--reminding you of the love and beauty that's always worth fighting for." — Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Our Rogue Fates
‘Do villains deserve a happy end? United with Fenrir and working on repairing the broken Empire, the reformed dark mage Orpheus almost believes so, even if the price he has to pay is the loss of his magic. But when a mysterious enemy attacks, and Orpheus is faced with the possibility of regaining his powers, the line between heroes and villains becomes blurred…Fenn weaves a story – both brutal and surprisingly gentle – of finding oneself and forging a new identity in the direst of circumstances, when all hope seems to be lost.’ — Jelena Dunato, author of Love Lethal, Death Divine
‘A phenomenal sequel with more betrayals, worse gut-punches, and bigger moments of tear-jerking reconciliation. THE CITY THAT SHATTERED THE WORLD is an emotional tale of a happily ever after broken by loss and grief, then given hope again by the tenderness of a found family. A sophisticated examination of the sobering responsibilities and consequences stemming from the heroes’ world-saving actions, and the sacrifices that must be made to find one’s place in a new future. Perfect for fans of gothic magical cities, epic battles, and a deeply emotional father-daughter relationship. It will leave you warm and aching and yearning desperately for that hard-earned happily ever after. ''' Florence Chien, author of The Revenant of Surolifia
Genre: Paranormal Romance
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