Samira became the archivist to get away from her arrogant rival, Tajamar. But now she's ordered to let him live with her, she must do all she can to stop him from learning her secrets. She can't risk him discovering what's really going on in the Emperor's Palace, not while his loyalty still lies with her previous Family.

But as Tajamar spends more time in the archive, he starts to question everything he's been taught about the five Families and what they stand for. When Samira is attacked by the mysterious shadow-stealers he finds himself wanting to protect the empire and it's determinedly independent archivist.

Can Samira and Tajamar put the past behind them and learn to trust each other? Or will the divide between them, and the different Families, allow the shadow stealers to gain the one thing which will give them the empty throne?

The Archivist and the Feather is the second installment in the epic fantasy Phoenix Empress Series. If you love political intrigue, crystal magic, mythological creatures, and a just kisses rivals to lovers romance, read The Phoenix Empress books today!

Published
June 14, 2025

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