This Gilded Abyss: The Titan's Wrath Trilogy, Book 1
This Gilded Abyss is the first book in Rebecca Thorne's Titan's Wrath Trilogy, a lesbian fantasy set in an underwater city and submersible. Its story pairs an investigation into a violent illness with the uneasy reunion of soldier Nix Marr and Princess Kessandra, her former lover.
At a glance
- Lesbian fantasy and romance between a soldier and a princess who are former lovers.
- Underwater setting featuring an abyssal city, a submersible and a spreading violent illness.
- First instalment of The Titan's Wrath Trilogy.
- The publisher says this title is sold without DRM software.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines an investigation and survival threat with a rekindled relationship between the two leads.
- The ebook lists screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Tor Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 24 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 339 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1250422132 |
| File size | 5.7 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
What to know before buying
- The plot includes a massacre, a disease that drives victims into violent behaviour and a brutal royal murder. The blurb also describes Nix as injured while fighting for survival.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for lesbian fantasy romance with former lovers and royal intrigue.
- Readers drawn to underwater settings, mystery and a survival storyline.
- Kindle readers who use screen reader support or Word Wise.
Less suited to
- Readers who want a light romance without violence, murder or illness as plot elements.
- Readers who prefer a standalone story, since this is identified as book one of a trilogy.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and thrilling, with praise for its story twists, two female leads, character development, world-building and writing. Some readers find the pacing well judged, while others say the last half moves quickly. That split may matter to readers who prefer a more even build, while the reported interest in the characters and plot fits the listing's mix of romance, investigation and survival.
Positive themes
- Readers highlight the engaging plot, twists, main characters and world-building.
- The writing and readability are also praised.
Mixed feedback
- Pacing feedback differs, with some readers finding it well paced and others describing the last half as fast.
Frequently asked questions
What is This Gilded Abyss about?
Soldier Nix Marr is assigned to protect Princess Kessandra on a submersible journey to investigate a massacre and the illness behind it. The two are former lovers, and the journey tests whether they can trust each other.
Is this a standalone novel?
The listing identifies it as book one of The Titan's Wrath Trilogy. It does not confirm whether the story is self-contained.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing says screen reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
Does the ebook include DRM?
The publisher's description says the title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software.
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