Heartlines is a Dystopian Fantasy

What if the Goddess you’ve always loved decides She’s had enough?

After twelve years on the run, all trans Prince Ario wants is a chance to fight back against the anti-magic government that stole his throne. Once settled in a city friendly to magic users, Ario discovers a dark secret the previous queen held; his soul has been bonded to that of another, a mermaid shifter named Peony, whose ability to nullify magic was meant to protect him. The depth and intensity of their bond calls into question everything he’s doing… and makes him wonder what else about his fate has already been decided.

When Ario’s efforts threaten the Goddess’s grand plan–to break away from the moon God’s hold on Her–She intervenes, using Ario to bring a vessel of destruction into the world. With his trust in Her shattered, Ario finds himself back in the palace in the hands of those who destroyed his family’s legacy, and abruptly without magic.

To stop the Goddess’s machinations, Ario needs resources only the regime can supply; the only way to move forward is to submit, and partner with his crown’s traitor, who promises to restore Ario to the throne as an act of atonement. If they get caught, it’s more than their lives on the line–that is, if Ario can trust him at all.

Will Ario be able to stop the Goddess’s endeavors, or will he be another victim of Her threads of fate?

Release Date: September 9, 2025

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Tropes: Chosen One, fated mates, Earn Your Happy Ending, dystopia, Let’s Kill God, T4T romance