Hi! I am a disabled, neurodivergent, queer author writing from lived experience with mental health, chronic illness, and LGBT+ rep.

Here is a short blurb of my upcoming release: Burn Her They Said is a dark fantasy, forbidden romance between a witch whose magic is fading after years of managing the Emperor’s temper, and the sorcerer she saved years before, who is now desperate to return the favor with the help of her guards and the Dragons they share a bond.

Some of the tropes within:  
“Mine”  
Found Family  
Mutual Pining  
MC’s in their 30’s  
He Writes Her LETTERS  
One bed AND One Dragon  
Burnt Cinnamon Roll x Black Cat  
Emotional and Physical W0und Tending  
He Uses Ancient Terms of Endearment for Her  
Disability and Chronic Illness Rep— hEDS and co.  
LGBT+ Rep — Bi, Demi, Gender-Fluid, Pan and more  
Neurodivergent Rep — AuDHD, Anxiety, CPTSD, etc.

Publication Date: July 24, 2026  
ARCs to be sent late May/Early June 2026  
If you are able to read and review, I would love for it to be submitted by the publication date but understand life happens so no expectations!

Available to anyone with the ability to read digital files (ePUb, etc.)

ARC apps are open through May 30th! Please fill out the form below which explains I have been an ARC reader and know life happens so no pressure to read or review if you request it. I merely want to make it available for anyone who wants an opportunity to read an early copy! It has been through a developmental, line and copy edit:  
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TW:  
Abuse; emotional—specifically the villain to the MC; physical—villain to MC, and others; sexual—mentions of historical, non-graphic, no physical involvement of MC, though present during  
o   Sexual harassment—current, on page, villain to MC (ex: tapping her thigh while she sits next to him)  
\-       Alcoholism—Villain  
\-       Animals—mentions of carcasses; part of mystery in the story with no harm to animals on page  
\-       Death - Not of a main character, though grief is experienced and process by the MC's. Mention of infant loss, by family member of MC.  
\-       Capitalism, colonialism, with systems of extreme oppression and tyrannical Imperial Leadership  
\-       Eating—mention of types of food, flavor, and description of eating cooked meat, villain makes comments about how much MC has eaten (can be triggering for some, seldom but present)  
\-       Indentured Servitude (servants, guards, etc.)  
\-       Military—mentions of Army, military practices and magical battles   
\-       Murder—via magic, on page and descriptive with some mention of blood  
\-       Religion, brief mentions, fantasy belief system  
\-       Self-injury - both magical, and mild physical (ex: pressing nails into skin)  
\-       Suicidality—mentions of past attempts, non-graphic; active ideation, on page  
\-       Trauma histories—mentions, non-graphic, no CSA/SA mentions, mostly relational and physical

I appreciate anyone’s interest! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. I am also active on my IG and threads accounts @cherishwrights

Burn Her They Said by Cherish Wright — Dark Gothic Fantasy with Forbidden Romance — July 2026