Her Soul for a Crown
  • Published: 12 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9781464249228
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $26.00
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Her Soul for a Crown

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For readers of Sarah J Maas, Scarlett St. Clair, and Tasha Suri’s The Jasmine Throne, this epic, slow-burn romantic fantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajas in Anuradhapura—even sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of all—the Blood Yakka, Reeri.

For readers of Sarah J Maas, Scarlett St. Clair, and Tasha Suri's The Jasmine Throne, this epic, slow-burn romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology follows a fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge who would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajas—even sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of all—the Blood Yakka, Reeri.

Anula Ramanayake of Anuradhapura calculated her ascent the moment she was orphaned—when her village burned in an endless war and the gods forsook her prayers. First, she would marry the raja. Then, she would poison him and take the throne for herself and her people. But when an unexpected coup thwarts her careful plans, Anula is left with one desperate option. She offers her soul to the cursed gods she renounced in exchange for the crown.

In the Second Heavens, Reeri the Blood Yakka, the most dangerous and powerful of his clan, hears her prayer. For eons, he's waited for such a valuable offering—one that could finally give him the chance to kill his divine tormentor and return his fellow Yakkas to their former glory on earth. Reeri accepts Anula's bargain, tethering them until their goals are achieved, or until they die.

As the war presses on, Anula must move quickly or lose her chance to become the first raejina. But while she is skilled at many things, especially in stopping hearts, the closer she grows to Reeri, the more she finds her own heart at risk. And when the time comes to fight enemies both human and divine, Anuradhapura and the Heavens will never be the same.

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  • Published: 12 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9781464249228
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $26.00
Categories:

About the author

Alysha Rameera

Alysha Rameera is a Sri Lankan and German American author who writes about little-known historical figures, romance, and magic, preferably altogether. On non-writing days, you can find her baking at home or traveling the world with her husband.

Praise for Her Soul for a Crown

Richly imagined and beautifully written, Her Soul for a Crown is a delightful tale of equal parts vengeance and romance—which might just be my favorite combo.

Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness within Us

This is the kind of immersive, magical book—rich with vivid world building, stunning imagery, and fascinating lore—that will sweep you out of this world and into another one. Rameera reimagines the story of Anula of Anuradhapura with compassion and care, and the result is a deeply romantic portrait of a powerful woman and her great love. Fans of Costanza Casati’s Babylonia and Eilish Quin’s Medea will devour this glittering historical romantasy.

Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn

Alysha Rameera weaves a magical spell full of fascinating lore, stunning world-building, and characters so deep you'll feel like you know them. Her Soul for a Crown is one of those fantasy books that reminds me why I love the genre so much. I was lost in the pages, captured by the story and the writing.

Nisha J Tuli, international bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

Her Soul for a Crown grabbed me from the very first page and hasn’t let go since. It’s everything I crave in a book and more—an eloquently crafted romantasy woven together with a rich, captivating historical backdrop.

Jeneane O’Riley, USA Today bestselling author

Alysha Rameera’s debut is the kind of book that sinks into your bones—and absolutely wrecks your sleep schedule. I devoured this book, and honestly? I’m mad I can’t experience it for the first time again. If you love slow-burn tension, rich mythology, and a romance that makes you a little feral, this one’s for you.

L.L. Campbell, author of the international bestseller Tricky Magic