Beholden

Maxine - "Max the Menace" - is a hired hand who will do almost anything for money. When her need to survive sends her on a quest to deliver pompous Prince August III into his enemy kingdom's hands, the pair must travel across the continent together. August's limited worldview has him excited for adventure, while Max struggles to keep the two of them alive. They're faced with unexpected hurdles of every kind, from dangerous beasts and elven ex-boyfriends to the local inn only having one bed available for the night. With a treacherous journey between Max and her bounty, their fates become ever more intertwined, and revealed secrets push them to work toward a common goal.

Content Warning: this book contains explicit descriptions of sexual activities, mentions of loss of a family member, as well as depictions of human and mythical creature ("monsters") death. Other potentially triggering topics include spiders, swearing, weapons/injuries/death threats, and dental... stuff.