Power was never the danger. Want was.
On Samhain night, with treachery seated beside the throne and the dead stirring beneath the House of Faces, Macha felt him at her back—steady, lethal, far too close. She was meant to hold Ulaid together, not crave the man sworn to protect her. But desire turned every choice into something dangerous.
Ruairi had already crossed death once. Macha was far more dangerous.
Macha stood before him with fire in her eyes while Ulaid cracked apart around her, and every vow he’d sworn strained toward breaking. He was her blade, her shield, the last thing standing between her and the darkness rising through the court. He was never meant to want her like this.
The dead had always spoken to Breda. She never expected them to speak his name.
As the House of Faces began to fracture, the whispers pulled her toward truths long buried within Ulaid—and toward a shadowed man who felt more like a warning than salvation. The dead were no longer content to whisper.
Cian lived with the damage he helped create—and the woman he could not save.
Old magic bound him to grief, guilt, and a past that refused to stay buried. Love had failed them before. It might fail them again.
As Samhain descends, loyalties fracture, the dead grow restless, and Ulaid begins to unravel.
A Five Star Read
Having enjoyed Hanna Park's previous novels, I was looking forward to reading Tides of Treachery, and it proved to be another captivating journey into a world shaped by Celtic mythology, ancient magic, and unforgettable characters.
What struck me most was the balance between the epic fantasy elements and the more personal story at the heart of the novel. While there are prophecies to unravel, dark forces gathering, and a kingdom facing uncertainty, the emotional core of the story lies with Macha and Ruairi. Their relationship develops naturally throughout the novel, growing from loyalty and trust into something much deeper. The romance never overwhelms the plot, but it adds warmth and heart to a story filled with danger and sacrifice.
As with the author's previous books, the world-building is wonderfully immersive. Castle Rock is a fascinating setting, and the House of Faces was one of my favourite aspects of the story. There is a constant sense that the past is never truly gone, and that old secrets are waiting to be uncovered.
Macha is a heroine I found easy to admire. Strong, compassionate, and determined, she faces enormous challenges while remaining true to herself. Ruairi is equally compelling, and together they make a couple worth rooting for.
Rich in atmosphere, mythology, adventure, and romance, Tides of Treachery is another thoroughly enjoyable read from an author whose books I always look forward to reading. I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.
Hanna Park
I began my writing career in the pre-dawn of a winter morning while my husband snored like a train. We could call my husband the catalyst. If it weren’t for him, I would never have gone to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee, feed the cat, and sit on the loveseat in front of the fire. It was there, in those moments of wondrous quiet, that I did something I had never thought possible. I opened my laptop, and while the coffee went cold, I wrote a story. My husband had no idea that these sojourns to the loveseat in front of the fire would become a daily occurrence, that writing would become an obsession, but the cat knew. She knows everything.
I write stories that make you laugh, make you cry, and make you love. Thank you, friends, for reading!
In the beginning, there was an empty page.
I am a writer who lives in Muskoka, Canada, with a husband who snores, a hungry cat, and an almost perfect canine––he’s an adorable little shit.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! 💙 It means the world to know that Macha and Ruairi's journey, the House of Faces, and the Celtic mythology resonated with you. I'm so grateful you continue to return to my stories, and your support truly makes every book worth writing. I can't wait to share what comes next!
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