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FULL OF ROMANCE, MYTHS AND LORE
— AND EMOTIONAL DAMAGE
Meet the Author
Once, a teacher told the whole class that my mind worked like this; "you'll cut yourself if you try to meddle with it."Now, I think he might have been exaggerating, but it rings true for my stories!Obsessed with spinning romance, myths, and lore into new fantasy worlds, I always make sure my stories have a bit of teeth.Whether it’s through questionable, morally grey characters or high-stake plots that’ll squeeze your heart with emotional damage, my one goal is to make my readers scream—be it with delight or fury.All bets are off when you enter my worlds, so consider yourself warned: protect your heart and pick up a title at your own peril. It’s going to be a bumpy ride!When I’m not writing, I may be found with my head in the fridge looking for something cheesy, illustrating for my books, or serving as a human pillow for our furbaby back home in Norway. But let’s be honest, I’m almost always writing.
C. L. Qvam's Series
Angsty books that'll stab your heart and kiss it better
SPINDLE OF LIFE TRILOGY
UPPER YA DARK FANTASY – MYTHIC PORTAL FANTASY
For fans of mythic fantasy, complex plot, and intricate world-building, comes a slow burn fantasy trilogy set in our own world and parallel realms!Come join the heirs of the ancient Fates as they manoeuvre a faction of witch hunters set on suppressing magical youths from using their powers, the heartache of coming of age with trauma, and a battle between good and evil — going up against the Fate of Death herself.
FALLEN SINS
NA FAIRYTALE REIMAGININGS/MASH-UPS
Discover a new series of interconnected standalones with fairytale vibes, featuring the seven cardinal sins as djinns, and the women (and men) who bring them to their knees.Although set in the same universe and interconnected with other series of the author, the series and the individual titles can be read independently of one another.
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SPINDLE OF LIFE TRILOGY
An ancient war between the three Fates and their heirs caught in between
– the destiny of the world resting upon their shoulders
Spindle of Life - Book 1
Once again back in the Agnus’ clutches, Charlie fears that her days with magic are numbered. That is, until she stumbles upon a secret group of rebels with an extra seat at the table reserved for the child of Life – a child destined to aid the rebels and set their magic free.Drawn to their handsome leader, Charlie decides to act the part and bands together with the rebels to overthrow the Agnus. But to do so, she must first find a way to connect with her own magic, which might just mean embracing who she truly is.
With freedom, belonging and identity at stake, Charlie distractedly navigates the Agnus’ oppressive regime, first love and her new found family’s expectations; realising too late that there are even darker forces at play and a price someone must pay – with Death as the cashier.Complete with a magical school, lore rooted in real-world mythology, a touch of romance, and characters you don't know whether to trust, Spindle of Life is a cinematic, page-turning dark fantasy debut that comes out swinging. If you're a mature reader chasing the nostalgic high of childhood classics such as Percy Jackson, Narnia, and the like, then this is the perfect read for you!
Scissors of Death - Book 2
There’s an ancient war between the Fates, and a girl whose magic could end it all. But there’s also another girl – destined to die for love.Sophie Lou is to marry the youngest prince of Caladria, the one whose kiss is rumoured to kill. King Pandemonium demands it.But Sophie has little interest in being commanded by kings or having any relational ties in the first place. Luckily, neither does the prince.Reluctantly, the two band together with Sophie's sister Charlie and friends to find the Scissors of Death - the key to stopping Atropos, their engagement, and a foreboding prophecy from coming true. Yet the more time Sophie spends with the prince, the more she feels a pull toward him—one that, if acted upon, will surely kill her.
Meanwhile, Charlie's newfound powers are causing a strain on her own relationship, making her see the one who got away in a whole new light.Navigating the murky waters of hurt and betrayal, mysterious deaths and visions, the daughters of Life must face their fears and decide for themselves whether some things are worth holding on to or if it's time to cut the thread.But Death always stays two steps ahead…A slow burn romantasy novel riddled with unexpected twists, Scissors of Death ups the stakes from Spindle of Life, keeping you glued to the pages from beginning to end.
Thread of Fortune - Book 3
Fate must run its course.A mother lived again. A sister died for love. Death followed the son, and a twist of fortune they had, when all united as one.But for Caden, that twist cost everything that mattered and left him alone in Atropos’ clutches. With nothing for comfort but his own seething guilt and anger, Caden is rapidly descending into darkness.Yet his chilled heart still beats with a flicker of hope that he will see his fated love again, be it in the land of the living or dead.
So when opportunity presents itself, he escapes with the remainder of their group and sets out to brave the Underworld itself, determined to be reunited with Sophie.But will love find a way? Or will darkness be all that remains when Caden and his crew learn that Maddison might have read the prophecy wrong, that Sophie’s sacrifice might have been for nought, and that the end of Atropos’ reign might very well bring on the Apocalypse?The fated heirs' thrilling adventures come to an end in this gripping Spindle of Life finale featuring sea voyages, battles between good and evil, a trip to the Underworld, and star-crossed lovers caught in it all.
FALLEN SINS
A series of interconnected standalones featuring the seven deadly sins like you've never read them before, and the women (and men) who brings them to their knees.
Heir of Sin
Anastasia x Cinderella
Would you trust the Djinn of Lust with your body?Keira’s nan always warned her about djinns, but after the fall of the Tyrant Emperor and his court of vices, Keira never thought she would meet one. That is until the man of her dreams and key to future happiness is promised to another.In a last attempt to win August back, Keira stumbles across and enlists the help of a particularly troublesome djinn, promising him a favour for a favour as long as it doesn’t involve him making a claim on her body.But, as the djinn challenges Keira to step out of her comfort zone and discover new pleasures, Keira learns that there might just be worse things a djinn could take than her body.
Things such as her heart...Particularly, when the djinn has secrets and an agenda of his own.KINGDOM OF THE WICKED meets ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART with cottagecore vibes and spice in C. L. Qvam’s NA romantasy debut, HEIR OF SIN – the first in a new series of interconnected spicy standalones featuring the seven deadly sins as djinns, and the women (and men) who bring them to their knees.Revel in beloved tropes such as he teaches her, one mattress, and he falls first in this quick/short read exploring the themes of female sexual and personal liberation.18+ content. Reader discretion is advised.
Story of Helen
Helen of Troy x Snow White
They say that pride comes before a fall, but can the same be said for falling in love?Tentatively planned for Spring 2027 – more info to come
– Title to be revealed –
Tentatively planned for Spring 2027 – more info to come...
Author C. L. Qvam
Angsty books that'll stab your heart and kiss it better
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Content Warnings
for C. L. Qvam's books in the Fated Heirs Universe
Although my stories are fictional, some scenes may reflect real-life issues and social issues to which a content warning may be warranted. This page attempts to gather all content warnings in one place for an easy overview.Please note: reading below this point will, in all likelihood, spoil some of my books' content.
Book title: Spindle of Life
RCRS 3: Romance with heavier kissing (no sex)
This book deals with dark themes such as the abuse and indoctrination of young people, but in a gentle and sensitive manner, as it tackles difficult topics like suppression, coming of age with trauma, and the age-old human issue: fear of the unknown.
SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNINGS
— portrayal of bullying and violence
— (tame) descriptions of physical and emotional abuse by authorities
— implied, non-explicit sexual harassment between an adult and non-consenting young adult
— religious trauma, indoctrination and inernalization of prejudice which the FMC must overcome
— heartache & betrayal
— some tame descriptions and mentions of violence & torture & blood
— tame descriptions of punishments such as flogging
— portrayal of prejudice/stereotyping that is disproven by the end.
Book title: Scissors of Death
RCRS 4: romance with a bit more modified content (Fade to black, no sex on page)
This book contains strong emotional descriptions related to death, grief and heartache.
SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNINGS
— brief, non-descriptive attempt at sexual assault (ch 2 - no physical touch) that is sometimes referenced later.
— descriptions of yearning and desire
— tension filled romantic scenes with stronger, sensual descriptions (ch 17 & 22)
— one scene that goes fade-to-black prior to intercourse (ch 33)
— suicide ideation and a brief, non-graphic attempted suicide (ch 29)
— tame depictions of violence and murder
— portrayal of emotional neglect/abuse
— heartache & betrayal
— death and grief
— portrayal of prejudice/stereotyping that is disproven by the end.
Book title: Thread of Fortune
RCRS 4 toeing the line of a 5 (fade-to-black, a couple of lines with tame, yet explicit descriptions)
This book contains various depictions of sexual assault and harassment on different scales, one of which connected to the Jocasta complex. These are sensitively portrayed and mostly implied save for a few instances, but present.
SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNINGS
— Sexual harassment & abuse by family
— Jocasta complex (incestuous sexual desire of a mother towards her son)
— flashbacks with implied sexual assault (various scenes part 1 and 2)
— descriptions of yearning, desire & grief
— scenes/sentences with very mild & tame explicit sexual description (practically fade-to-black), ch. 19, 25 & 42
— blood and gore
— war, violence and perversion.
— death & killing.
— portrayal of prejudice
Book title: Heir of Sin
RCRS 7 or 8: multiple explicit scenes with sexual content. Sensual/emotional descriptions.
This book contains some open door explicit sexual content, some scenes with bullying, one scene of sexual coercion early on and a scenes involving a spiked drink.
SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNINGS
— explicit sexual coercion (oral), chapter 2
— some scenes with bullying, emotional and physical
— secrets and betrayal
— spiked drink scene chapter 12-13
— purity culture/slut-shaming/outdated views on sexuality imposed by the FMC's society of which she has to overcome
— sexually explicit scenes that adds to the plot*, chapter 11, 14, 19, 20, and 28.*A theme of the book is female sexual liberation and it is therefore not recommended to skip these scenes at the risk of losing the emotional connection and chemistry of the characters.
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C. L. Qvam's Recommended Reading Orders
If you want to follow the published/chronological order, start with the SPINDLE OF LIFE trilogy.
If you prefer romance and spice, jump ahead to HEIR OF SIN first then check out the SoL trilogy when you're ready. Both series belong to the same universe.
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