Diminished
The Elder Tree Trilogy, Book 2
By Erica Rose Eberhart
A queen haunted by ghosts. A dragon cursed in human skin. A kingdom on the brink of war.
In the aftermath of her father’s death, Queen Greer stands at the edge of grief and revelation. Magic—once forbidden—has returned to Wimleigh, but so have enemies. When a prophetic funeral warns of rising death, it sets into motion a chain of events that will test the mettle of queens, heirs, and warriors alike. As Greer grapples with panic attacks and the vengeful ghost of her father, her sister, Caitriona, struggles under the weight of monstrous expectations. Bearing horns, scales, and the voice of a dragon in her mind, Caitriona must lead a secret mission with Ailith MacCree–now a royal guard–north to find a lost prince who could stop a war—if he’s willing to fight. But treachery weaves through the forests, poisons creep in, and fae assassins lurk in the shadows. With kingdoms falling to darkness, an ancient tree bleeding out its final life, and bonds shattered by betrayal, Wimleigh’s hope rests on a dragon no longer afraid to rise. When magic is reborn and monsters wear crowns, who dares to lead the charge?
Genre:
Fantasy Romance
Themes:
Against All Odds
Character with Disability
Coming of Age
Coming Out
Danger / In Peril / On the Run
Fish Out of Water
Forced Proximity / Stranded Together
Grumpy / Sunshine
Magic
Neurodiverse
Nursed Back to Health
Quest / Treasure Hunt
Rich Girl / Poor Girl
Slow Burn
Heat Level:
Fade to Black (sex scenes are mostly implied and use euphemistic language)
Archetypes:
Bodyguard / Bouncer / Security
Knight
Swordsperson / Archer
Geographic Location:
Fantasy or Fictional Setting
Setting:
Big City / Urban
Castle / Palace
Forest
Kingdom / Realm
Mountain
On the Road / Tour
Seaside / Beach
Small Town / Rural
Sexual / Gender Identity:
Bi or Pansexual
Lesbian
Queer
Protagonist Identity:
Black / African American
Trigger/Content Warning:
This novel depicts fantasy violence (sword fights, arrow strikes, etc.); death of parental figure and death of a loved one; discussion of murder, escalating violence and fantasy genocide; talk of superior race and social persecution; female oppression and marital abuse; body horror/transformation including descriptions of blood, burning, injuries and scars; light spice/sex; complicated parent-child relationships; discussion of self-harm; and depictions of anxiety and panic attacks.
