Cover Reveal! Shackles and Shards: Shattered
This book has taken quite a few twists and turns, but at the heart of it has always been Sresca, a priestess for Dana, and her winged serpent, Zephyr.
I commissioned May Barros to illustrate the cover with the two characters ar the heart of the this book.
And here is a quick look at May's process from start to finish!
You can currently preorder the book from several retailers!
- Itchio [30% off!]
- Direct Store [Use Promo Code PREORDER for 30% off]
- Kobo
- Smashwords
- Apple Books
- Amazon
You can commission May Barros to do your covers too if you want a dreamy and magical cover!
Also! Bonus! I also commissioned Liz Sauco to do character portraits for the main characters!
Sresca
Kiut Tshu
Petra Hohenov
A Priestess of Death or a Bringer of Life?
Sresca has lived her whole life in service of Dana—the Goddess of Death and Lady of Sorrow. Yet that is not enough; she hopes to join the goddess herself in the underworld. There, she can unravel the mystery of the strange, winged creature that teaches her shadow magic—a creature that has memories of Sresca that can't possibly be true, leaving her wondering if she is wrong about her past.
While Sresca prepares for her trials, a former duke notes her resemblance to the lost princess, thought to have perished in the revolution. With Sresca as his puppet-queen, he can conquer the fledgling democracy that stripped him of his lands and titles. But the full scope of his plan is darker still. Even with the powers of her goddess at her command, Sresca won’t be able to stop him.
But her strange companion offers her a clue; one hidden in a past she doesn’t remember. Sresca must uncover the truth of her identity before opposing forces meet on the battlefield; it might just be the key to foiling the duke's dark designs. Otherwise, the republic—and her future—will be destroyed.
Shackles and Shards: Shattered is perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and Priory of the Orange Tree, full of sapphic romance, shadowy magic, political intrigue, and ancient secrets.
The book shall release Fall 2025, with it going out to people who pre-ordered on Itchio and my direct store!
