The Second Death of Locke by V.L. Bovalino

Staff pick
A refreshingly epic fantasy where magic relies on the bond between a fierce knight and her mage. Grey and Kier’s heart-wrenching devotion drives a story of battles, secrets, and quiet longing. Gripping and elegant, it is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable connections that define us. — Caleigh

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. 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 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.