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Kalie Cassidy
Kalie Cassidy is the author of the dark fantasy novel In the Veins of the Drowning. She writes stories that focus on gothic atmosphere and the intersection of magic and survival. Her work is a
In the Veins of the Drowning
In the Veins of the Drowning
- Pages
- 384
- Published
- 2025
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Imogen Nel hides her siren wings and bloodlust from a kingdom that hunts her kind as monsters. When a visiting king discovers her secret identity, he claims she is the only one who can save their lands from a rising threat. Bound together by a blood oath, they must navigate waters filled with the undead while Imogen decides if she must become a monster to survive.
Genres
Characters
Imogen NelProtagonist
A siren hiding her true nature in a kingdom where her kind are hunted, imprisoned and enslaved.
Theodore AritiProtagonist
The haughty, devout king of Varya who discovers Imogen's siren nature and binds himself to her by a blood oath to save their lands.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a sequel to In the Veins of the Drowning?
Yes. In the Wake of the Ruined is Book 2 of The Siren Mage series, published in July 2026, and continues Imogen and Theodore's story.
How much spice/heat is in In the Veins of the Drowning?
Reviewers describe the heat level as mild-to-moderate — an open-door but slow-burn romance, with the intimate scenes concentrated in the back half of the book rather than throughout.
What content warnings apply to In the Veins of the Drowning?
Readers and reviewers note violence and body horror, sexual content, a parent's death, war, abuse, and a reference to suicide that occurs off-page.