I always knew I wanted an illustration that would portray the main character, Faythe, and hopefully draw the reader in to want to find out more about her and embark on the difficult journey of self-discovery and acceptance with her. It seems everyone will die with a dark secret to tell, but what if one unlikely human girl was born harboring the darkest secret of all…?

Within the city walls, suspicions are arising, and here in the outer town she has deeper bonds to protect. Abilities that will teach Faythe blood really does run thicker than water…and if she doesn’t trust in higher powers soon, blood will run indeed.įor this is no battle Faythe can fight with steel. Nik is a Nightwalker, a silent assassin of the mind with the power to enter others’ dreams, and whether she trusts him or not, he’s about to awaken abilities in Faythe that shouldn’t exist in a human. When she draws the attention of royal guard Nik, she soon learns that her mortal nature isn’t the only reason to remain out of sight. She and best friend Jakon long for a better life, and her desire to swing her sword in combat may bring the purpose and coin she’s yearned for. In the impoverished outer town of a kingdom where fae outrank humans, Faythe, an orphan with a talent for swordplay, knows the importance of keeping her head down around the fae patrol. But in a clash of dreams, a powerful heir may rise.įans of A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES and RED QUEEN will enjoy this first instalment in a gripping new fantasy series that portrays the unbreakable strength of friendship, the struggle for honor, and the ache of sacrifice. In a clash of steel, a mortal body may fall.

An Heir Comes to Rise by C.C. Peñaranda