
In the Wake of the Ruined is the dark, romantic second book in the Siren Mage duology, following Siren queen Imogen Nel after she has claimed her ancestral crown and can no longer hide the monstrous magic bound to her through a corrupted connection with the ancient deity Eusia. As war looms and rival factions scramble for power and magic, Imogen is determined to sever that bond and protect her storm‑lashed realm, even though shifting alliances and her forbidden, deepening feelings for Theodore, the overburdened king of neighboring Varya, complicate every choice she makes. When Imogen appears unexpectedly on Theodore’s ship, their shared mission to end Eusia forces them into close quarters where political danger, prophecy, and their perilous desire collide, pushing Imogen to decide whether the chaos and ruin she was foretold to bring will mark an ending—or the beginning of something new.