In the LGBT dark fantasy novella “Snowmancer” by Olivia Helling, Prince Ilyas and slave Jem find an unexpected connection as they navigate treachery, sacrifice, and love in a far-off kingdom. As Ilyas grapples with his feelings for the slave who holds a hidden agenda, Jem struggles with the task of sacrificing the prince to his Dark God while also fighting his growing attraction to him. Together, they face unpredictable plot twists and forbidden love in this captivating tale of adventure.