The Books of the Awakening
The Awakening has begun!
However, Awakening is a process, and the cycle is not yet complete. Below are the available installments, as well as hints at what's to come in the near future!
When Blood Burns
Magic is fading. The ancient races have all but vanished. Humans and dragons remain, a fragile peace offering a brief respite in their ancient struggle.
On the outskirts of human lands, twins Kai and Mara still remember the deaths of their parents, murdered at the hands of a rogue dragon when they were young. Eager to avenge their family, they’ve sworn fealty to the Order, a legendary group of warriors who wield the magic of the dragons’ own blood against them. The problem is, that source has long since dried up, and the twins question if their true purpose has dried up with it.
Until the rumors begin…
Whispers speak of a strange sighting in the mountains, a group of hunters waylaid by a woman with inhuman qualities—her scarlet eyes burning with vengeance, her voice planting dark thoughts in the minds of men. Her arrival speaks of a new conflict, one with roots that extend far deeper than any in the Order could possibly know. And somehow, Kai and Mara seem to be at the very heart of it.
Peace will not last. Vengeance will not rest. And before all is over, blood will burn.
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Themes:
When Blood Burns contains themes of loss, grief, revenge, trust, family, and learning to live with a disability. Our characters must learn to not only trust each other, but also themselves, while dealing with some heavy situations happening in their own lives.
Rating/warnings:
While 'When Blood Burns' has been written to cater to all lovers of epic fantasy, it contains several themes that would generally be considered more adult in nature.
The book contains scenes of blood and violence, mild suggestive themes, minor swearing, and both contemplated and one case of actual suicide.
Dawn of the Queen
The world of Velasia has lived in relative peace for thousands of years under the dragons' reign.
For Liotha, a humble dragoness from one of the lesser houses, all she cares about is preparing her own small part of the world for the future now growing in her belly.
But all is not well in the lands beyond the dragons' borders. There are whispers the dragons' leader has grown greedy, and in his greed, is consuming the world's magic. If he is not stopped, it could herald the very collapse of Velasia itself.
As the rumors of this growing darkness reach Liotha, she'll find herself presented with an unthinkable choice. For fate, it seems, has chosen her as its champion. If she does not answer the call, there may be no future left to welcome her children.
Through insurmountable odds, Liotha must rise beyond her lowly station and embrace her destiny as the herald of a new dawn-the Dawn of the Queen.
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Themes:
Dawn of the Queen contains themes of power, grief, family, and learning to move beyond our limitations. Our main character must learn to believe in herself and see who she can really become in order to make the world a better place for her future children. She must confront the monsters in her life, as well as the monster she is potentially becoming herself.
Rating/warnings:
While 'Dawn of the Queen' has been written to cater to all lovers of epic fantasy, it contains several themes that would generally be considered more adult in nature.
The book contains scenes of blood and violence, minor swearing, and depictions of brief domestic abuse.
Book #1.5
In Book 1.5, we'll go further back in Velasia's history. We'll see the origin of the humans' angst against the other races, and we'll learn about how they began their rise from the lowest of all the races.
More to come soon!
Book #2
The twins and their friends are on the move. The world is beginning to awaken.
This next book will expand the world of Velasia and explore the human lands, diving deep into what's been going on and why the dragons' fears just might be a bit justified...
More to come soon!