A cursed prince. A dangerous dream world. A girl who holds the key to their salvation. Liora never believed in happily ever afters—until she was chosen to save a cursed prince trapped in the magical Dreamplane. With the clock ticking and shadows rising, Liora must face both a crumbling dream world and the growing connection between her and the prince she swore never to love. But the deeper she falls, the closer she gets to losing everything, including her heart. In the kingdom of Solstraea, dreams are more than just fleeting visions—they are a gateway to the Dreamplane, a realm of powerful magic and dangerous secrets. For years, Prince Kael has been trapped in an enchanted sleep, his heart locked away inside a cursed rose. The kingdom has all but given up hope of freeing him… until Liora, a rebellious girl with a hidden past and the ability to control thorns, is chosen to enter the Dreamplane and save him. But the Dreamplane is unraveling, and with it, Kael’s memories and the future of the kingdom. As Liora and Kael journey deeper into this crumbling world, they uncover long-buried secrets about the curse, the dark forces rising against Solstraea, and the mysterious bond between them. As their connection grows, so do the dangers that threaten to tear them apart—both in the Dreamplane and the waking world. Now, Liora must can she trust her heart, even if it means risking everything? Or will saving Kael cost her more than she ever imagined? Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance and immersive fantasy worlds, Thornbound is a story of love, magic, and the fight to reclaim your fate.