At the End There Was You by Wendy Heiss

At the End There Was You by Wendy Heiss

At the End There Was You by Wendy Heiss is a poetic, high-stakes romantic fantasy novella. Published in 2023, it serves as the first book in her Blue Fairytales series. It’s a short, fast-paced read (around 140 pages) that beautifully blends a looming, apocalyptic deadline with a deep, slow-burn emotional connection.

If you enjoy gothic vibes, philosophical undertones, and the "grumpy x sunshine" dynamic, this indie favorite hits all the right notes.

The setup is immediate and unforgiving: the world will end in exactly seven days. Winter is a quiet, simple Priestess who has generally accepted this impending doom. However, her peaceful final days are upended when she is appointed as an aide to a powerful, brooding Mage named Azriel. Azriel refuses to give up without a fight; he is on a desperate mission to stop the God of Death from unleashing a final, world-ending plague. Together, they lock themselves away in the ancient Urvalis library, hunting through forgotten lore for a cure—and finding far more than they bargained for.

• Doom-Driven Forced Proximity: Knowing the world is ending in a week injects an incredible amount of urgency into every glance, conversation, and touch. There is no time for games, which forces the characters to be brutally honest with each other.

• Grumpy / Sunshine: Azriel is cold, focused, and deeply cynical. Winter is softer, more accepting, and acts as a grounding presence for him. Their banter balances the bleakness of the setting.

• Gothic Dark Academia: A large portion of the novella takes place tucked away in a mysterious, sweeping library, giving it a beautifully atmospheric, scholarly, and slightly eerie feel.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).