The Court that Bleeds Gold

A Dark Fantasy Romance (The Gold Weaver, Book 1)

By: Zara Storm

Narrated by: Ash Kingsley

A dark fantasy romance perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Krista Street, and Sarah J. Maas.

Desperate to escape marrying a brutal king, I make a deal with a Fae Prince...

I can spin gold, I lie.

With my life at stake, I have no other choice.

I get one chance to turn my lie into truth, and I'm shocked when I succeed.

But now the cruel human king demands I become his wifepassing between his bed and being locked away in a tower, spinning gold until my last breath.

My only way out is to summon him.

A brutal Fae prince.

The deal we strike is sickening, but it's the only way I'll live after I'm caught escaping.

My new captor drags me back to his realm.

A place of profound beauty and savage cruelties.

As wicked fairies play sadistic games, the prince is my sole protector.

He's not just protecting me, though. He's guarding his own secrets.

I should hate him. But our pact shows me a side his court never sees.

There is more behind his monstrous mask.

I can't stop myself from looking.

Especially when I learn what he really wants with me.

The Court that Bleeds Gold is the first book in a dark fantasy romance trilogy. This enemies to lovers series has shades of Rumpelstiltskin and Beauty and the Beast, with a dark hero who will absolutely burn this damned world to the ground for our sharp-tongued heroine. Expect steam, violence and plenty of barbed exchanges.

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Fantastic Twist on a Blended Fairytale

This book takes a fantastic twist on the romantasy plot by adding in a loose blended retelling of Rumpelstiltskin and Beauty and the Beast. I had already read the series, so I knew what I was getting into in terms of plot, but what I wasn’t expecting was to fall I love with the book all over again. As this book is told from a single point of view, having a single narrator made sense. And Ash Kingsley does a spectacular job breathing life into the characters. Listening to this book was addicting, it was a constant battle of I’ll just listen one more chapter. Cannot wait for the next two books.

Classic fairy tales with a great twist

I liked the overall story with a female MC who actually tries to do things for herself. I like the how the power and magic are brought to life through showing instead for just telling how it works. The male MC is interesting and classically broody to be honest. I did see the the twists coming but maybe that because im a suspicious person and I think the worst of every character lol. Overall very happy to read it and am moving to the next book.

Oh Ruskin, you devil ❤️

This fantasy romance stole my heart. That’s it. I’m still speechless. The story was so good, I couldn’t put the book down and listened to it in one sitting (yes, it’s really that good) and the narrator did an amazing job portraying the characters, including my new book boyfriend Ruskin. I cannot wait for the next book, because that ending?? I need more!

An Entrancing and Captivating Dark Fantasy Debut

Zara Storm's debut, The Court that Bleeds Gold, is a fantastic and captivating dark fantasy romance that will enthrall fans of Sarah J. Maas and unique fairytale retellings.

The story follows a sharp-tongued heroine who, desperate to escape marrying a brutal king, lies that she can spin gold. To save herself, she makes a deal with a feared Fae Prince and is dragged to his realm—a place of profound beauty but savage cruelty. As he becomes her sole protector, she begins to see past his monstrous mask, and an undeniable connection forms.

What sets this book apart is its brilliant balance between plot and romance. The world-building is beautiful and unique, the plot will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the flawed main characters have a connection that feels real and earned.

Narrated by Ash Kingsley, whose top-notch performance brings every emotion to life, this is a must-listen for anyone seeking a thrilling and immersive fantasy romance. I can’t wait for the second book!

Zara Storm's debut, The Court that Bleeds Gold, is a fantastic and captivating dark fantasy romance that will enthrall fans of Sarah J. Maas and unique fairytale retellings.

The story follows a sharp-tongued heroine who, desperate to escape marrying a brutal king, lies that she can spin gold. To save herself, she makes a deal with a feared Fae Prince and is dragged to his realm—a place of profound beauty but savage cruelty. As he becomes her sole protector, she begins to see past his monstrous mask, and an undeniable connection forms.

What sets this book apart is its brilliant balance between plot and romance. The world-building is beautiful and unique, the plot will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the flawed main characters have a connection that feels real and earned.

Narrated by Ash Kingsley, whose top-notch performance brings every emotion to life, this is a must-listen for anyone seeking a thrilling and immersive fantasy romance. I can’t wait for the second book!

Great

Eleanor and Ruskin

I enjoyed listening to this. This is the first Rumpelstiltskin retelling I have read/listened to. There were some bits in the story that reminded me of Beauty and the Beast too. I found this entertaining and liked it.