In the Veins of the Drowning, Kalie Cassidy
In the Veins of the Drowning, Kalie Cassidy
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In the Veins of the Drowning

Author: Kalie Cassidy

Series: Siren Mage #1

Narrator: Ell Potter

Unabridged: 12 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/15/2025

Synopsis

An "atmospheric and evocative" (Rachel Gillig) romantasy about a threatened Siren who forges a bond with a brooding, self-righteous king in order to flee the king who raised her. Perfect for fans of One Dark Window and For the Wolf.  

The monster is always slain…
 
Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen’s bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain concealed beneath her skin.
 
When a neighboring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she can save their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen’s power threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her—the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Esta on July 20, 2025

If you listen closely, you can hear the distant sound of Rachel Gillig cackling and whispering “told you so.” If you’ve ever wanted your siren stories rewritten by someone with a soft spot for the “monsters,” you’ll adore this one. In the Veins of the Drowning is a gothic fairytale of siren lore, tox......more

Goodreads review by Robin on July 27, 2025

the perfect amount of awe struck, begging, crawling, moaning, groveling, on his knees behavior for the main character who is a powerful siren on a mission Read my full review man bonds with siren and is overcome with sickening longing and emotions finds himself giving speeches reminiscent of anthony......more

Goodreads review by Emily on April 09, 2025

4.75 stars because how dare this book not be longer??? you’re gonna give me a One Dark Window-esque, gothic masterpiece with Siren lore and an MMC birthed from the likes of Anthony Bridgerton himself… and make it under 400 pages??? JAIL. I need book 2 yesterday and this doesn’t even come out until J......more

Goodreads review by Janessa on July 25, 2025

I haven’t felt this way about a book in a long time. The romance, their characters, the world…it’s all built with care and the writing is beautiful. I can die happy now (after book 2, of course) Also…that sneak peek of book 2 made things so much worse 😆😆😭😭 (do it again)......more

Goodreads review by Books_and_Crafts on April 14, 2025

What a STUNNING dark fantasy romance! If you love sirens/the ocean you need to pick this one up!......more

Quotes

"An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under. Atmospheric and evocative, Cassidy’s writing sews adventure, romance, and political intrigue together while maintaining its ominous tenor. Monsters lurk, and danger knows your name. I was completely swept away."—Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window

“A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren’s song. Sensuous and lushly romantic, In the Veins of the Drowning ensorcelled me from the very first page.”—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"Cassidy has written your new favorite romantasy couple: a king tormented by his honor and a siren grappling with her monstrosity, each of them walking the knife's edge of duty and desire. Sensual, gripping, and resonant as siren song, In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless."—Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide

"Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy. In the Veins of the Drowning is a sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth."—Isa Agajanian, author of Modern Divination

"As glittering as the sea and lush as its foamy waves, In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren’s call with its mysterious lore and fierce, yet tender romance. Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they’ve ensnared mine. Devastatingly atmospheric and utterly captivating."—Maddie Martinez, author of The Maiden and Her Monster

“Rich with atmosphere and lore, this lush fantasy is like the sea that roars at its heart: fierce and dangerous, darkly glittering. The ferocious tide of Imogen and Theo’s irresistible romance will sweep you off your feet, but it is Imogen herself—grappling with her power and what it means to be a monster—who will steal your heart. A gorgeous, spellbinding debut.”—Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn

"In the Veins of the Drowning is a seductive study of the monstrous, weaving a rich tapestry of prose and emotion in which beauty has talons, memories hold magic, and blood runs deep."—Maggie Rapier, author of Soulgazer

"Consider me drowning and gasping for air. In the Veins of the Drowning is as seductive as a siren’s song and as haunting as the sea itself. Don’t miss sinking into this gorgeous debut!” —Brittney Arena, author of A Dance of Lies

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