BOOK SYNOPSIS
Dayah has always lived behind walls of luxury and power, until violence rips her from her home and she is forced into the scorching heat of the Red Deserts of Rama. Abandoned by her father. Hunted by enemies. And alone... except for three guards, each with secrets of their own.
Among them is Tamar, a sharp-eyed Lieutenant with a storm behind his handsome smile, and a loyalty she can’t quite trust. As survival grows harder and whispers of rebellion reach even the dunes, an ancient tale surfaces: a Spire of Legend has appeared in the desert, said to grant a single wish to those brave—or desperate—enough to reach its center.
If Dayah can find the Spire, she might win back everything she’s lost. But she's haunted by questions no one can answer, about the night her home was attacked, whether she's actually as capable as she believed she was, and the strange, new darkness that seems to spread farther each day.
Current Status
Book one of the series is in the pre-production editing process, with the second in the series started.
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A desert of secrets.
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SETTING THE STAGE
Endless red sands stretch to the horizon, broken only by jagged black mountains and the shimmer of unbearable heat. In this unforgiving wasteland, water is more precious than gold—bartered by the desperate, hoarded by kings, and spilled only in blood.
Legends whisper of the Spires, ancient monoliths that once breathed life into the dust, their hidden wells pouring life-giving water across the land and a wish grated to whomever could discover it's mysteries. For generations, they’ve been lost to time and sand… until now.
A glimmer rises on the horizon.
Amanda Roe
Amanda writes immersive, emotionally rich fantasy full of myth, mystery, and romantic tension. She’s currently finishing her debut romantasy novel—a sweeping tale of adventiure, hidden magic, and impossible choices.
She lives in Portland, Oregon, where she designs by day, writes by night, and spends her free time watching K-Dramas, collecting orchids, and dancing Argentine tango with her husband.
FAQ
What is Heart of the Spire about?
Heart of the Spire is an epic Romantasy advenure about a woman who is thrown from her home and forced to travel in search of a legendary Spire to earn a wish that can restore her back to her family. But not everything is as it seems and nothing goes to plan.
When can I read it?
I am currently finishing the final draft and will then query for traditional publising options. Sign up for email updated to be notified when it is available to read!
Is there spice?
This is a slow-burn love story, filled with tension and steamy moments but no explicit sex.
What other stories is it like?
I describe it as a Aladdin x Lord of the Rings x Dune x Prince of Persia!
Who is your editor?
Donna Hillyer - Editor of the #1 New York Times bestseller Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
Did you use AI to write your book?
Absolutely not. While AI provided a more accessable means for grammar and punctuation polish on my final draft, all of my writing from the outline to the fourth draft was untouched by AI. I have been working on this story in my head since I was a teenager. *AI was used to generate some of the promotional images used on this website.
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