The Rising Tide
In a kingdom teetering on the edge of collapse, one quiet act of violence sends shockwaves through the realm—The Rising Tide begins not with a noble hero, but with a servant girl who kills her king.
This dark fantasy series unfolds in a brutal, unflinching world where justice is murky and rebellion is dangerous currency. At its center is Anji, a low-born castle servant whose decision to assassinate a tyrant does not liberate a kingdom—it fractures it. Hunted by the Menagerie, a secretive order of bounty hunters who wear animal-shaped masks and wield magic like a weapon, Anji's path becomes a tense game of survival through forests of blood politics, ruined sanctuaries, and faith twisted into fanaticism.
What sets this series apart is not just its sharp-edged storytelling or immersive world-building, but its refusal to flinch from the cost of power. Addiction, grief, and fractured identity pulse through each character, grounding the epic in raw emotional truth. With a style that balances cinematic action with moments of aching intimacy, this is fantasy for readers who crave grit over glamor and consequence over comfort.
Blending the relentless momentum of grimdark with psychological depth, The Rising Tide offers a chilling yet captivating exploration of what happens after the throne falls—and who must answer for the fire that follows.
The Rising Tide consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
