Vesselless: A Novel
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Nizzara, the reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, possesses a dangerous gift: the ability to perceive spirits. Desperate to escape a suffocating betrothal, she enters a lethal tournament, hoping to secure her freedom. However, the path to victory is fraught with peril, as she struggles to suppress both the addictive spirit magic she channels and a creeping darkness growing within her. When she finds herself outmatched, Nizzara is forced into an uneasy alliance with Dagen, a captivating half-ghost who flickers between human and spirit forms. Their partnership is built on a foundation of betrayal and lethal stakes. Dagen, the former King of Zarr, was murdered by Nizzara’s father a decade ago. Now a servant to the god of death, he is offered a chance at freedom, but only if he can claim Nizzara’s soul by the tournament's end. There is one catch: he must convince her to give it to him freely, or his own existence is forfeit. Featuring a high-stakes enemies-to-lovers dynamic and a tantalizing slow-burn romance, *Vesselless* is a spellbinding fantasy debut. As the tournament turns deadly, the line between ally and enemy blurs, leaving Nizzara and Dagen to navigate a treacherous web of divine intrigue and buried secrets.
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03 4.3 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(4,110) Book 1 of 1: The Merciless Realms Best of BookTok Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions Cortney L. Winn’s sensational debut Vesselless is an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance following the heir to a fantasy kingdom, and the seductive spirit sent to claim her soul—perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. “I’ve seen monsters, Nizzara, and you are not one of them. A little beast maybe, but not a monster.” Nizzara, reluctant heir to the Kingdom of Zarr, has always been able to perceive spirits better than the average caster. When she enters a deadly tournament to escape her betrothal, she's determined to win without succumbing to the addictive spirit magic she channels, or the unnerving darkness growing within her. But finding herself outmatched, Nizzara must face her fear of power and team up with Dagen—an enemy who is half-ghost and all charm—to survive the tournament. Dagen, the last King of Zarr, was killed by Nizzara’s father ten years ago. Now a half-ghost—able to phase between his human and spirit form—he is stuck in another realm, hunting wretched souls for the god of death. When his keeper offers him a chance to reclaim his freedom in exchange for Nizzara’s soul, Dagen takes the deal. There’s only one catch: she must give it to him freely by the tournament’s end, or his own soul is forfeit. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Vesselless isa spellbinding fantasy of magic and intrigue — and a tantalizing slow burn that will have you hooked until the very last page. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. ) Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 1 The Merciless Realms 2. Listening Length 13 hours and 58 minutes 3. Author Cortney L. Winn 4. Narrator Samantha Brentmoor, see all) 5. Publication date October 7, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Harper Voyager 8. ASIN B0DW1WW1L2 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Vesselless-Merciless-Realms-Book-1/dp/B0DW1WW1L2/ref=sr1296?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cLxFqoo8iPCDceZVaHX2LNQrqJ0iL34Ur7Nc32yqhzRIiJjkiTVHFl0gPFNEjldjKK22gPfB12FkJr2dvTl0luz3eXmuo1MJ7Nu-8cfrwaN2Z45W-RuCfJFL61ZMbaDNJD7GvEF-eA1dy2HatSqZkrcjMpliHqohCF2Oik9CSUXeQZ3Rqi1KQQ1j-AebTOU29E2ikiReVw9ERj2q0ek4JN7s-Op266m6mbF70GWA0c.IbKPSvqqRS26QgBnWx7ZdGscqY00NZ4GS2YNiF5jF0&dibtag=se&qid=1780245844&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 38: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $19.79 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 45 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNTXH1SB/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=GdwNEyNxNhaY7vnR&pdrdw=GNbit&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=6KBDWW7JEZKVG63ECMB4&pdrdwg=Htii5&pdrdr=627a80e5-ce23-4547-9309-938ab738d2f9) King of Ravens: Upon a Broken Throne, Book 1 King of Ravens: Upon a Broken Throne, Book 1 Clare Sager 1,064 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$23.43 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7Z4T4C3/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=GdwNEyNxNhaY7vnR&pdrdw=GNbit&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=6KBDWW7JEZKVG63ECMB4&pdrdwg=Htii5&pdrdr=627a80e5-ce23-4547-9309-938ab738d2f9) The Scars Within The Scars Within Ang T. Dalton 2,076 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.49 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDJF3SCF/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=GdwNEyNxNhaY7vnR&pdrdw=GNbit&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=6KBDWW7JEZKVG63ECMB4&pdrdwg=Htii5&pdrdr=627a80e5-ce23-4547-9309-938ab738d2f9) Smoke and Scar Smoke and Scar Gretchen Powell Fox 3,446 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.49 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G61F6RX5/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=GdwNEyNxNhaY7vnR&pdrdw=GNbit&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=6KBDWW7JEZKVG63ECMB4&pdrdwg=Htii5&pdrdr=627a80e5-ce23-4547-9309-938ab738d2f9) A Requiem for Fallen Stars: Cadence of the Fallen, Book 1 A Requiem for Fallen Stars: Cadence of the Fallen, Book 1 Hazel S. Wilkes 2,467 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$26.38 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQXPZNWL/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=GdwNEyNxNhaY7vnR&pdrdw=GNbit&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb919
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