Of fire, of flames, born one that will favor,
Of light and darkness, a powerful savior.

Unravel before us in shadows of gray,
Shards of glass that splinter, and a death to outweigh.

Cloaked in shadows, covered in smoke,
Carved in sin, a serpent awoke.

A sea full of ice, a snow covered in red,
A descent into ashes, a life bound by thread.

A feast of glory, a fight to the end,
A fools errand, a feud to be mend.

A clash of power and a curse undone.
To rule and reign, two fates become one.

A vow, a binding, a life that is owed,
A path bound by death, is a destiny bestowed.


The Gods We Defy is book 2 in the All Gods Must Die series, a new fantasy series that is inspired by Irish Mythology. Full of mystery, betrayal, a unique magic system and a prophecy, get ready to be brought on one epic adventure. This plot heavy, character-driven story has a delicious slow burn that gets hotter each book, and a strong female lead that is ready to fight for what she believes in.

Published
April 12, 2025
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Soraya Cole

In a quiet corner of Ireland, where the mist clings to the hills and old stories linger in the stones, Soraya Cole found the beginnings of her own mythology. A lifelong lover of folklore and fantasy, she grew up surrounded by the haunting rhythms of Irish legends — a foundation that now breathes life into every page she writes. Soraya Cole’s debut novel, All Gods Must Die, released in 2024, marks the arrival of a fresh, lyrical voice in fantasy romance. Set in a world where light and darkness exist in an uneasy truce, the story follows Seren, a young woman caught between prophecy, rebellion, and her own dangerous heart. Cole’s writing leans…