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The Labyrinth
The Labyrinth is AdriAnne May's adult mythic dark-romantasy series, beginning with a Minotaur-inspired maze, a sorceress, a demon, memory loss, sensual danger, and a romance built through power, betrayal, and survival.
Author: AdriAnne May | Last checked: August 25, 2026.
Books in the series
| Book | Type | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Exquisite Ruin | Main book | Book one; start here. |
| Divine Descent | Main book | Book two; published March 31, 2026. |
Reading path
Start with Exquisite Ruin, then continue with Divine Descent. Simon & Schuster lists both titles as books one and two of The Labyrinth.
Reader fit
Choose it if you want myth retelling, monster-adjacent romance, dark sensuality, a deadly maze, memory stakes, underworld danger, and explicit adult heat.
What readers tend to notice
The Labyrinth is one of the site's most adult dark-mythology routes. The useful reader promise is not “Greek myth but cute”; it is maze danger, memory loss, demon bargains, a Minotaur-shaped mythic frame, and a romance where desire and power are deliberately uncomfortable.
Recommend it to readers already asking for monster-adjacent heat, dark romance, or myth retellings with teeth. Do not use it as a general mythology starter for readers who want a gentler Circe-style or YA myth route.
Before you start
This is an adult dark-romance lane. Check content notes if you are avoiding explicit heat, BDSM-leaning material, captivity, or intense mythic danger. It is best treated as mythic erotic romantasy, not as a general mythology primer.
Best reader match
Try this for mythology romantasy, monster romance, dark romantasy, and high-heat reader paths.
Choose this over...
Choose The Labyrinth over The Crimson Moth when you want adult mythic heat; choose Crimson Moth when you want witchy cat-and-mouse tension with a lighter crossover profile. The Labyrinth also belongs closer to monster romance and myth retellings than to general fae-court browsing.
Quick decision guide
| Reader question | Best answer |
|---|---|
| Choose it if | You want dark mythic romantasy with monster-adjacent heat. |
| Skip it if | You are avoiding explicit adult content. |
| Best mood | Labyrinth, underworld, desire, memory, danger. |
| Best next click | Mythology Romantasy Books. |
Audiobook format
| Format | What it means | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Standard audiobook | Simon & Schuster lists unabridged audio downloads for both books, with multiple credited narrators across the series listings. | Listeners comfortable with adult dark-romance heat. |
| Dramatized adaptation | No GraphicAudio listing verified for this hub. | Use standard audio, ebook, or print. |
Where to buy or listen
Check current editions for The Labyrinth. Availability, narration, price, and retailer listings can change by country.
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Reader FAQ
Where should I start The Labyrinth?
Start with Exquisite Ruin.
Is Divine Descent out?
Yes. Simon & Schuster lists Divine Descent as book two, published March 31, 2026.
Is this mythological romantasy?
Yes. It is a dark romantic reimagining of Minotaur and labyrinth mythology.
Should I check content notes?
Yes. This is explicit adult dark romantasy with BDSM-leaning positioning.
What to read next
Try Mythology Romantasy Books, Monster Romance Romantasy, or Crowns of Nyaxia.