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The Second Death of Locke by V. L. Bovalino

The Second Death of Locke

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V. L. Bovalino

Grand Central Publishing · Ebook · September 23, 2025

A devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig and Alix E. Harrow.

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Genres
Fantasy Romance, Epic Fantasy
Published
Grand Central Publishing, September 23, 2025

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About this book

A devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig and Alix E. Harrow. "Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy." ―Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector.

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The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to wield. They are bound together by blood and magic, but there is one truth Grey dare not reveal … not even to Kier. When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into a dangerous mission, Grey will need to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, and if she dies, all magic dies with her. The Second Death of Locke is the first in a collection of interconnected standalones set in the same world. "Gritty, romantic, and breathlessly fierce, The Second Death of Locke will grip your heart and never let go." ―Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

Tension First

Come here for

  • fantasy-romance tension
  • enemies-to-lovers charge

Expect

  • romance-forward pacing
  • a long, absorbed read

Where it sits

Fantasy Romance56%
Epic Fantasy39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Epic Fantasy
  • Military Fantasy
  • Fantasy Romance
  • Medieval Romance
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  • Friends-to-Lovers Romance
Authors
V. L. Bovalino
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Published
September 23, 2025
Format
Ebook
Reading lane
Epic Fantasy