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Isle of Wrath: An Epic Slow-Burn Romantasy
by Claire Contreras
Published Apr 8, 2026
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About this book
In the walled city of Lunaris, memory is the currency of survival. To seek asylum is to surrender one’s past, leaving the inhabitants trapped behind the Shroud, a mysterious barrier that has held them captive for three centuries. Ada Acevedo, a healer hiding her forbidden gifts, lives a quiet life until a desperate act to save her brother’s life forces her into a perilous bargain with the goddess of death.
Her payment comes in the form of Malachi Bain, a ruthless warrior and the goddess’s chosen collector. Soul-bound to him by divine decree, Ada is thrust into a journey to shatter the Shroud and uncover the truth behind the curse that has long suffocated their home. As they traverse a landscape teeming with dangers inspired by Caribbean folklore, the forced proximity between the healer and the warrior ignites a slow-burning, volatile connection.
Ada soon realizes that Lunaris is not the sanctuary she once believed, but a gilded cage. With a monster waiting for the darkness to fall and old prophecies resurfacing, Ada and Malachi must navigate a web of secrets and shifting loyalties, knowing that the bond tying them together might be the only thing capable of saving—or destroying—them both.
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What readers are saying
CloudstanIsle of Wrath
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars 🌶️ 1/5 Spice I just finished Isle of Wrath by Claire Contreras and holy smokes, what an incredible read. I’ll be honest, I was a little intimidated going into this one because Romantasy is still a genre that sits slightly outside my comfort zone. But Claire makes the entire experience so accessible. The quick guide at the front was such a lifesaver, and I found myself flipping back to it a few times to make sure I fully understood the government structure, the gods, and the characters. I really appreciated that extra touch. What surprised me most was how beautifully the intrigue and mystery unfold throughout the story. Every chapter reveals just enough to keep you hooked while still holding back the bigger truths, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. It’s the kind of tension that sneaks up on you and refuses to let go. Everything about this book worked for me, the world-building, the supporting cast, and especially our FMC and MMC. Truly, chef’s kiss. The connection between Ada and Malachi is electric. Their soul bond goes far beyond the goddess’s intentions and grows into something richer and deeper than either of them could have imagined. Ada is smart, strong, and watching her confidence grow throughout the story was such a joy. And Malachi… I mean, where do I even start. The way he protects her, craves her, and matches her so perfectly, they were absolutely made for each other. If you’re looking for a new Romantasy read, run to Amazon and grab this one. Just be warned, it does end on a bit of a cliffhanger, but trust me, Claire has buckled us in for one wild ride. ["
April 9, 2026 Verified Purchase
Liz ThompsonSlow burn and totally captivating!
"I was very excited to listen to the audiobook of Isle of Wrath by Claire Contreras, narrated by Juniper Reyes and Oscar Reyes, this is a dystopian fantasy slow burn romance about a prophecy, curse and two people determined to discover the truth. Ada has lived her life, at least the part she can remember, in Lunaris with so many questions and defying her truths. Then her brother needs her and she makes a dangerous bargain with a goddess trickster. Now she is indebted to the goddess until she fulfills the bargain. The bargain will cost her more than she will ever realize. It also sends her Malachi Bain, a warrior to collect the debt and work together. Now they are fighting against time to break a curse, find out the truth and survive. This book spends time giving us the worldbuilding and characters, including their friends. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook, diving into this world and that ending. That ending left me impatiently waiting for the next book. Happy listening! ["
April 24, 2026 Verified Purchase
KylaGood plot, but lacks worldbuilding
"The first half of this book was a struggle for me to get through and I thought several times about DNF’ing. I am glad I stuck it through though, because even though it was hard to get into, I enjoyed the ending. The story follows Ada and Malachi, two strangers bound together to break a 300-year-old curse. It’s definitely an enemies to lovers story with slow burn and I enjoyed both main characters. The magic system isn’t super unique though, and I felt the storyline was fairly predictable. While it’s a great plot, my biggest issue was just the extreme info dump. There’s no slow world building and instead, you’re just thrown into this world with everything being dropped into the story at a fast pace. It was a bit of an overload. The story does end on a cliffhanger but I don’t think I’ll be continuing the series. ["
May 4, 2026 Verified Purchase
Robin BIsle of Wrath
"I'll be the first to say, this is not my normal read nor is it Claire Contreras normal book. I don't usually read fantasy. That being said, it had everything I have come to expect from one of her books. I enjoyed the fantasy world and the story line. ["
April 13, 2026 Verified Purchase
