I am posting here as a self-promo. If you want to give a critique, I'm always open to hearing feedback.

Title: The Merchant Prince Genre: Fantasy, Anti-Hero Lead. Blurb: A fantasy house of cards.

Set in a city reminiscent of the merchant republics of Renaissance Italy, is the cut-throat tale of Augustus' rise to power. The city is controlled by great houses of immense wealth, with Augustus being a prominent member of the Castellian house. He is sent on his first expedition to new unknown shores as he comes of age to earn personal fame and fortune. But he returns to ruin. His house is in disorder. With his father now dead, he is thrust into the intrigue of Venocia. He must protect himself and his new bride from assassins that seem to lurk in every dark alleyway, using his only weapon, his cold and brilliant mind. Word Count: 145k words. NSFW: Traumatic content, rape, slavery, violence. (I think one of my beta-readers described it best when he said, "I don't pull any punches.")

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R468G8G

Thanks to anyone who checks it out. It's currently enrolled in KU.