Vesuvius

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A thrilling star-crossed romance filled with intrigue, longing, and the looming dread of impending disaster awaits readers in this stunning queer YA fantasy debut set in ancient Pompeii. Felix, a cunning thief, seizes the chance to steal a helmet, only to find himself pursued by a mysterious patrician. This helmet, a priceless relic of the god Mercury, triggers memories of his forgotten past. Meanwhile, Loren, an aspiring councilman and temple attendant, is haunted by nightmares of Pompeii's destruction that feature Felix. As an earthquake rocks the city, Felix stumbles into Loren's temple, and they realize they have only days to uncover the connection between Felix, the relic, and Loren's dreams if they hope to save Pompeii from the impending eruption of Mount Vesuvius. However, the Ancient Roman world is fraught with bloody politics and desperate individuals lurking in the shadows. Together, Felix and Loren must navigate their intertwining fates and burgeoning feelings for each other to escape the chaos of a city on the brink of disaster. The explosive finale will leave readers holding their breath.