Bloodguard By Cecy Robson

*Leith of Grey* entered the Kingdom of Arrow with a singular purpose: win enough gold in the gladiator arena to save his dying sister. He was prepared for the violence, for the death and desperation of the tournament, but not for the lies that rule the kingdom or the merciless toll it would exact from him. Stripped of his freedom, his hope, and nearly his humanity, Leith has endured years of relentless battle, with only rage keeping him alive in the face of impossible odds. The arena is all he knows now; survival, his only goal.

That is, until he meets Maeve. Elven, alluring, and infuriatingly privileged, Maeve is everything he should despise. Yet the royal princess offers Leith what he desires above all else: a shot at the title of Bloodguard—a role that promises freedom and a chance to reclaim what was stolen from him. Maeve is his opportunity, his way out, if he can trust her. But trust is scarce in a kingdom thriving on secrets, and with everything to lose, Leith’s fight becomes more than just survival.

In a world where hope and freedom come at the highest price, Leith must embrace the brutal heart of the arena, navigating deadly betrayals and magic-bound foes to claim a prize that may cost him his soul. Only one will rise, but for Leith, losing isn't an option—it's revenge, blood, and freedom that will finally set him free. 📚❤️