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Riftborne
He was striking in a cold-blooded kind of way, like his beauty was tinged with poison. Unassuming, alluring even.
I brought my eyes up to meet his.
"Fia Riftborne?" The words dripped from his lips like blood from a dagger.
Twenty years after a rebellion branded her an outcast, Fia Riftborne navigates a city rife with prejudice so deep, it's often deadly. But she harbors a secret, one that would paint an even larger target on her back. A hidden power within her is growing, threatening to destroy everything she's built for herself.
Enter the elusive Sidhe General, Laryk Ashford, who is building a unit of powerful wielders within the Guard to face a growing threat. Wraiths of darkness devour the Western border, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake.
When Fia's power erupts, and two daughters of Nobility are seemingly dead, General Ashford offers her a chilling choice: join the Sidhe Guard or face execution.
Because Fia might be the only hope for the Isle's survival.
Torn between surrendering to the chaos or becoming a weapon for those who took everything from her, Fia must confront her growing feelings for the General and face a dark truth that could shatter everything she's ever known.
Riftborne was written for listeners that love a well-developed enemies-to-lovers arc and strong female friendships. The magic system is heavily inspired by X-Men—if it took place in the city of Silverymoon from the Forgotten Realms.
Laryk Ashford is the Charles Xavior to Fia’s Dark Phoenix. It would appeal to fans of A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
The series
In a world where ancient magic collides with political ambition, the Esprithean Trilogy invites readers into a realm both haunting and vibrant. At its center is Fia Riftborne, a young woman whose latent powers make her both feared and coveted. As she navigates the treacherous streets and shadowed halls of her city, every choice carries weight, every ally might conceal a secret, and the lines between friend and foe blur beneath the flickering glow of arcane light.
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The series weaves a tapestry of intricate world-building, where hidden societies, long-forgotten traditions, and simmering conflicts shape the very air its characters breathe. Fia’s journey is one of self-discovery and resilience, confronting not only external threats but the darker corners of her own identity. Magic is not a simple gift here, it is a force that tests loyalty, courage, and the boundaries of morality.
Through suspenseful twists, morally complex characters, and a rich, atmospheric setting, the trilogy captures the tension between destiny and choice, power and consequence. For readers drawn to dark fantasy landscapes and layered storytelling, this series offers a journey that lingers, revealing new depths with every turn of the page.
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