The Shadows of Swords (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798330349517)

Zadia has spent her whole life in Kortsare, raised to believe that the Astariens of the Shadmair Kingdom are the enemy. With their cruel systems and unforgiving way of life, it's easy to see Shadmair as nothing more than a threat-a place to fear and condemn.

So when she crosses paths with Ryder, a Shadmair citizen who attempts to rob and kill her, their meeting goes exactly as expected: badly. But when circumstances force them into an uneasy alliance in search of something powerful enough to change the fate of their world, Zadia begins to question everything she's been taught about Astariens being the villains.

As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Zadia and Ryder find themselves caught in a web of deception that blurs the line between ally and enemy. With danger closing in and the truth more elusive than ever, they must decide who to trust-and what they're willing to fight for.

The Shadows of Swords is the first installment in a dark fantasy duology, packed with relentless action, political intrigue, and a legend that could reshape everything.