V. Romas Burton crafts stories filled with grand adventures and encouraging messages, driven by a personal quest to find narratives that resonated deeply. Her work explores themes that offer readers solace and inspiration, stemming from a desire to share hope through compelling tales. Burton's writing is an invitation to embark on journeys that uplift the spirit and affirm the power of positive messages. She believes in the profound impact of stories to guide and transform individual lives.
Set against the backdrop of a besieged city, Rae Salvar struggles for survival two years after escaping the clutches of General Yada, a Kadeshian general. Her journey is marked by resilience and the harsh realities of her environment as she navigates the challenges of life in Yekel, highlighting themes of freedom, survival, and the scars of past enslavement.
Devora faces a drastic change in her life when she is sent to the Fortress, a grim prison for dangerous criminals, instead of the prestigious Vlacklear Academy. As she navigates this harsh environment filled with murderers and thieves, her hopes for a bright future seem to vanish. The story explores her struggle for survival and the challenges of adapting to a world far removed from her dreams.
The narrative explores the emotional aftermath of loss, focusing on the characters left behind after Eman, Silas, and Claire disappear from their lives. The story delves into themes of grief, memory, and the struggle to cope with absence, as the remaining characters navigate their feelings and relationships in a world altered by their absence. Through poignant reflections and interactions, the impact of these losses reshapes their identities and connections, leading to a profound exploration of what it means to move forward.
In a desperate gamble, Addie offers her heart to Schism, a powerful entity, in exchange for something she desperately needs. The stakes are high, as her very survival hangs in the balance. This gripping tale explores themes of sacrifice, the value of love, and the consequences of making deals with dark forces. As Addie navigates this perilous trade, she must confront her deepest fears and the true cost of her choices.
The story follows Addie, who learns she is the Bellata, a destined warrior tasked with saving Decim. Joined by James, she returns to Barracks only to find it in ruins. Amid the devastation, she encounters Silas and Nana, the last remaining inhabitants, as she embarks on a mission to unite the Twelve Magisters. The narrative explores themes of destiny, resilience, and the bonds of companionship in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Eman is gone. Silas is gone. Claire is gone. When Addie returns to Ramni after her devastating encounter with Ophidian, she finds her heart broken from her recent losses. Yet, even though she is grieving, Addie continues her journey through the Twelve Lands of Decim to unite the Twelve Magisters. With the aid of Romen and Lyle, she travels to each Northern Land to find that Ophidian is no longer harvesting Decim's hearts, but their souls. With this new power, Ophidian will be almost impossible to defeat. Will Addie be able to complete her promise to Eman before darkness rules? A sweeping bookend to a remarkable allegorical trilogy, Heartrender will have you believing that, someday, in the not-too-distant future, it will be time for the reign of darkness to end.
In Barracks, the unique economy revolves around trading human hearts, with the annual Heart Reign festival marking a pivotal moment for those reaching adulthood. Adelaide Tye faces the life-changing decision of trading her heart for her most profound desires, setting the stage for a journey that explores the value of love, sacrifice, and the true cost of one's dreams.